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 Reporting to this the Area Manager this role is role sits within one of the teams within the Development Services Schemes (DSS). This role is pivotal to support, regulates and collaborate with the key internal and external stakeholders to investigate, design, strategically plan and review the (DSS) to provide new water assets required to meet the needs of Victoria Growth in line with other, Strategic Objectives. This role will work closely with other teams across Melbourne Water and with all stakeholders to leverage the DSS Principles to negotiate, determine/make recommendations on complex technical engineering and planning determinations regarding best practice Waterway Design, Flood Resilience, Stormwater Re-use and Quality to ensure the DSS’ achieve the highest standard of Integrated Water Management (IWM). For more information, please review the attached Position_Description About you: Delivery of engineering and planning recommendations and some types of less complex decision services in a high volume setting to deliver Key Performance Indicators and Performance Standards and Measures within an inclusive culture. Understanding of the development industry as they relate to development planning and subdivision matters, floodplain management, waterway management and drainage, waterway health and waterway liveability. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with knowledge of the development industry to able making ‘on the spot’ decisions providing supports to Case Managers through complex issues and ambiguous situations with financial implications Understanding and experience in the application and review of civil engineering specification, documentation, tenders in relation to flood modelling, engineering and environmental assessment reports. Act with oversight in the Asset Infrastructure Design & Review profession including asset engineering design, asset inception project management, flood modelling and urban strategic and statutory planning making in a referral authority, local or state government or equivalent. Supporting senior colleagues in managing, preparing evidence and presenting to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), Community Groups, developers and landowner forums and events, and in training peers and team members in the same skills. Highly developed interpersonal skills together with high level verbal and written communication skills leading small teams and making decisions in a blended working (office and home) environment. External and internal influencing and negotiating skills with the ability to build and maintain strong personal and corporate relationships and gain the confidence and support of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability in using asset and process management technology, systems, process and new ways of working to deliver services (e.g. DevConnect, MAXIMO). 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: Wednesday 28 th August 2024 at 11:55pm AEST