Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra, we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

Are you a collaborative leader with a passion for waterway and/or flood management and community resilience? Melbourne Water is seeking an Area Lead – Flood & Stormwater Partnerships to drive innovative partnerships and deliver real impact across our region. If you thrive in stakeholder engagement and want to shape the future of flood and stormwater management, we want to hear from you.

This 12 month fixed term contract is based from our Docklands head office.

As the Area Lead, you will report to the Service Partnerships Manager and be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of tailored partnership strategies with municipal councils and stakeholders.
• Driving alignment of programs and priorities at a regional level to improve co-delivery of flood and stormwater services.
• Proactively managing issues to enable seamless collaboration and improved service outcomes.
• Enhancing and streamlining internal and external processes to support efficient and effective partnerships.

For more information please review the Role Mandate:  Role Mandate - Area Lead Flood & Stormwater Partnerships.pdf

About you:

We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic leader who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring:

• Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven experience in delivering complex programs in partnership with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to lead change and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders
• High level communication, relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills
• Highest standards of professional ethics
• Knowledge of flood and stormwater management practices (highly desirable).
• Tertiary degree in one of the following: Communications (or related discipline), Engineering or Applied Science, Integrated Water Management,  or extensive industry experience in these fields.
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with service delivery partners.
• Ability to pass a Police check

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How to Apply

To apply for this twelve month fixed term contract please click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Tuesday 11^th November 2025 at 11:55pm AEST