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

This full time role is based from our Docklands head office, and reports to the Area Lead Flood & Stormwater Partnerships. The Stormwater Partnerships Program Lead establishes and leads collaborative projects with partners that improve stormwater management across Greater Melbourne and achieve objectives in Melbourne Water’s Healthy Waterways Strategy, primarily supported through the Liveable Communities Liveable Waterways incentives program.

You will also be responsible for: 

• Lead collaborations with co-delivery partners, engaged community groups and other relevant stakeholders to achieve Healthy Waterways Strategy stormwater performance objectives.
• Identify, influence and implement opportunities for program improvement and consistency across the broader Service Partnership and Waterways and Catchment Services teams.
• Establish and manage strategic stormwater partnerships in priority areas to support achievement of Healthy Waterways stormwater performance objectives.

For more information please review the Position Description:  Position Description - Stormwater Partnerships Program Lead.pdf

About you:

• Highly developed project management and organisational skills in a multi stakeholder environment
• The proven ability to develop and manage strong relationships and partnerships with external organisations. This includes experience in negotiating preferred outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles in at least some of the following disciplines - stormwater management, water sensitive cities, integrated water management or natural resource management
• Ability to lead and direct consultants and contractors to deliver on program deliverables.
• Ability to think creatively, to work under pressure and recognise and respond to sensitive issues
• Demonstrated ability to support team members to deliver projects.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people within Melbourne Water, external organisations and with the general public.
• A tertiary qualification, or extensive industry experience, in science, environmental management, IWM, communications or related disciplines
• Previous stormwater management experience (desired but not mandatory)
• Ability to pass a criminal record check
• Valid Victorian Driver’s license

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

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 4^th January 2026 at 11:55pm AEST