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

The Sustainable Agriculture Support Officer will work closely with the Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator to help deliver key outcomes across Melbourne Water’s Climate Smart Agriculture programs, funded through the Australian Government’s Regional Delivery Partners Program.

This role is primarily office-based, with approximately 80% of the position focused on administration, coordination, reporting, and program support activities. While the role will occasionally assist with workshops, events, and stakeholder engagement activities, event support is not a core component of the position.

Working collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including the Australian Government, community groups, Traditional Owner organisations, and the agricultural sector, you will play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of Climate Smart Agriculture initiatives.

This is a part-time opportunity (2 days per week) on an 18-month fixed-term contract, based at Melbourne Water’s Docklands Head Office. Occasional travel to Bangholme may be required.

In this role you will:

• Provide administrative support to ensure the effective, compliant, and efficient delivery of Climate Smart Agriculture programs and partnerships.
• Support program coordination activities, including scheduling, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communications.
• Assist with monitoring and evaluation activities, including the collection, management, and reporting of program data.
• Track program milestones, funding commitments, and progress against agreed outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and documentation in line with organisational processes and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate occasional workshops, events, and stakeholder engagement activities to support program outcomes.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders to support successful program delivery.

About You

You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with strong administration and stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for supporting sustainability-focused initiatives.

You will bring:

• Strong written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, and stakeholder correspondence.
• Demonstrated experience in administration, scheduling, and tracking grants or funding programs.
• Experience maintaining project or program data and monitoring delivery progress.
• Excellent attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Experience coordinating or supporting workshops, events, or stakeholder engagement activities.

For more information, please see the attached the Position Description: Support Officer Sustainable Agriculturedocx.pdf

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, LGBTIQ+ 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 18th October at 11:55pm AEST