The Senior Project Officer, Commercial and Regulatory is responsible for reviewing and developing advice on the commercial and regulatory performance of various bodies within the Water Portfolio.
The Senior Project Officer will have a sound understanding of the water sector and the roles of the 18 water corporations, 9 Catchment Management Authorities, the Victorian Environmental Water Holder and the Birrarung Council. The Senior Project Officer will advise on the accountabilities of entities and the roles of government departments and regulators with a view to finding efficiencies in the way the sector operates based on advice from subject matter experts.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- Tertiary or other recognised qualification in Commerce, Economics, Technology, Law, Science or Engineering.
- Experience in understanding and interpreting financial models and balance sheets.
- Experience in developing and preparing documents for both internal and public distribution.
- Experience in working as part of a team that carries out diverse and varied business activities.
This is a fixed term position available until 30 September 2028. 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.
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, 16 August 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.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally protected and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.
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