Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Melbourne VIC
The Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) is seeking a dynamic Partnerships and Communication Officer to help communicate the vital work of improving Victoria's rivers, wetlands and floodplains.
In this role, you will:
* Support stakeholder engagement and partnerships
* Coordinate projects and events
* Provide executive support and assist with issues management
We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, stakeholder management experience, and a collaborative approach. A background in communications, journalism, public relations, or natural resource management is highly desirable.
The Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) is an independent statutory body responsible for managing Victoria's environmental water entitlements, in cooperation with program partners, to improve the environmental health of rivers and wetlands.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
* A relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent accreditation is highly desirable in communication/journalism or working/industry experience in a relevant field (i.e. communication, journalism, public relations/affairs, stakeholder engagement, natural resource management, water).
* Understanding of water entitlements, environmental flows and ecology in Victoria would be advantageous.
Position Details
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply
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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 11 January 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
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