Manager Basin Salinity Management

About this role

The role of Manager Basin Salinity Management leads a team of four people to deliver on Victoria's salinity management obligations and further the implementation of the Victorian Irrigation Drainage Program.

We are seeking someone able to:

• work collaboratively with a diverse range of project partners and stakeholders including rural water corporations, catchment management authorities, other jurisdictions and stakeholder groups.
• actively contribute to long-term policy thinking and design at regional, statewide and interjurisdictional levels
• lead a small, dynamic team; and
• support the implementation of Victoria's policies and programs to improve regional environmental, catchment and rural outcomes.

Priorities for this role will be representing Victoria in the strategic review of the Basin Salinity Management 2030, establishing future direction for the Victorian Irrigation Drainage Program and leading a network of program partners to ensure salinity and irrigation drainage are effectively as part of the Sustainable Irrigation Program.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Significant experience in the natural resource sector; including land management issues (e.g. salinity, water logging, water quality, water use efficiency, water trade, landholder practice change, etc.), stakeholder negotiation, and policy implementation.
• A tertiary qualification in science, engineering, natural resource management, policy or related field is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with hydrology and/or hydrogeology is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 Months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria owith 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 Tuesday, 10 June 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.