We take pride in partnering with the community in providing quality water and waste services so we can enjoy a healthy and sustainable Gippsland for generations to come.
Our people are our most important asset. They help us achieve successful outcomes for our customers, community and environment.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Embracing diversity helps us understand and engage better with the people and communities we work in. Creating an environment that encourages everyone to fully contribute and reach their full potential is part of what makes it great to work here. We aim to be as diverse and vibrant as our community. We embrace different perspectives and support all our people to achieve fulfilling careers and work-life balance.
We do truly meaningful work within a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
The role
The Manager Environment and Healthy Country leads a diverse team of technical and field specialists to ensure Gippsland Water delivers compliant environmental performance across its wastewater and trade waste operations.
In this role, you'll champion the organisation's General Environmental Duty, guide the development and delivery of its Climate Adaptation Plan, and embed culturally respectful practices through meaningful Aboriginal engagement. You'll provide expert environmental advice across the business while building influential relationships with industry and government to shape policy and align Gippsland Water's strategic direction with statewide priorities.
What you'll bring
* Proven Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams in environmental management and sustainability.
* Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic planning and tactical execution skills to address immediate and emerging environmental challenges.
* Relationship Building: Excellent ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
* Project Management Expertise: Experience in overseeing complex projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
* Passion for the Environment: A deep commitment to fostering healthy Country and working with Traditional Owners.
* Environmental Legislation Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation applicable to the Victorian water industry, particularly the Environment Protection Act 2017, including the General Environmental Duty (GED).
* Technical Project Management: Ability to manage technical projects and apply scientific principles and expertise applicable to environmental management within the water industry.
Freedom
We offer a variety of flexible arrangements to suit our employees varied needs and the business, including purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations and accrued days off. We understand that Gippsland Water and our customers benefit from enabling our employees to achieve balance in work and life.
How to apply
For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Chris Wood, General Manager Operations on ***.
Applications close on Friday 9 January 2026.
Before applying for the position applicants should read the position description and included selection criteria. All applicants need to provide a statement addressing all selection criteria along with a copy of your current resume to be considered for this position.
Please note that if you do not fully address the selection criteria you may be excluded from being shortlisted for further progression in the recruitment process.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical and a National Police Check.
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