Job Number

980405

Work type

Fixed Term Contract

Location

Melbourne - Northern Region

Categories

Environment

Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life. As caretakers of Melbourne’s water cycle and catchments, we care for water, life, and land across the city. From protecting storages and preparing for floods, to restoring waterways and supporting thriving communities, our work shapes how Melbourne lives. At the same time, we plan for the future, preparing for climate challenges in a growing city and ensuring it remains resilient for generations to come.

If you want your work to make a real difference, are willing to dive into complex challenges, and believe in doing what is right, you will find your place here.

About the Role

As a Diversions Authorised Water Officer based out of our NERO Office (Croydon), you will work across Melbourne Water's extensive catchment network to monitor water diversion activities, support compliance with water legislation, and ensure the sustainable use of one of our most valuable natural resources. This unique role combines field-based inspections, stakeholder engagement, technical assessment and regulatory responsibilities, offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact on communities, agriculture, industry and the setting.

Working closely with landholders, licensed water users,



government agencies and internal specialists, you will investigate water diversion activities, provide advice on compliance requirements, undertake site inspections and contribute to the management of water resources across the region. You will use your strong communication skills and sound judgement to balance regulatory outcomes with practical solutions, helping protect water security while maintaining positive stakeholder relationships.

- Maintain our customers’ and stakeholders’ confidence and trust as the region’s waterway and streamflow diversion manager ensuring water resources are managed in accordance with delegated functions and legislative obligations. Specifically, responsibility for:
- Administer diversion license applications relating to stormwater, water trading, transfers and works from streamflow diversions customers
- Manage metering activities including asset installation, maintenance and recording
- Initiate and undertake compliance and enforcement activities
- Lead investigations involving alleged diversion license breaches of the Water Act 1989, make recommendations and lead follow up action as needed
- Foster internal and external customer and stakeholder interaction and engagement

📌 Diversions - Authorised Water Officer Fixed Term 4 months (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Water
📍 Melbourne