Manager Market Reform and Transparency

About this role

Make a real impact on Victoria's water markets.

The Manager, Market Reform and Transparency is responsible for a leading a program of work to ensure Victoria's water markets are working effectively and are transparent.

Current areas of focus include monitoring and reviewing overall effectiveness of Victoria's markets,ensuring transparency of water market data and information, improving access to trade opportunities and clarifying trade rules in groundwater and unregulated surface water systems. Delivery of the program supports Victoria's contribution to implement the Commonwealth's Murray-Darling Basin Water Market Reform Roadmap.

The position forms part of the Compliance and Market Reform team, and leads a small sub-team to deliver the market reform program of work.

The role requires an effective collaborator and problem solver who can work with a wide range of stakeholders to develop and propose workable solutions and incorporate them effectively into the work program to ensure solutions are implemented.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in natural resource management, economics, science, engineering or other relevant disciplines is highly desirable.
• A sound understanding of Victoria's water entitlement framework, water markets and river operations would be well regarded.
• Stakeholder management experience within the water sector is highly desirable.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 Months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 28 April 2025.  

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.