Senior Project Officer – Estuaries and Environmental Water

· Full time fixed term contract – through until 30 June 2028

· Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model

· Join an organisation with a fantastic culture

The Corangamite Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority whose role is to work with and support natural resource management agencies, Traditional Owners and local communities to improve sustainable land use, biodiversity and water resources management extending from Ballarat south through the Western District Lakes and Victorian Volcanic Plains including Colac and Geelong, through the Otway Ranges to the coast along the Great Ocean Road.

About the opportunity

The Senior Project Officer - Estuaries and Environmental Water position is responsible for delivering a range of significant programs to fulfil statutory and other functions relating to environmental water entitlements, Sustainable Water Strategies, estuary management and waterway health within the Corangamite CMA.

This leadership position will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining partnerships with Traditional Owners, agencies and community on estuary and environmental water matters as well as providing high level technical and policy advice.

The role is offered full time, and we offer flexible work arrangements and support working from home in combination with working from our main office in Colac and secondary office in Geelong.

Remuneration for the role is $101,613 – $113,480 per annum, depending on experience, plus superannuation.

About you

- Several years’ experience working with communities in natural resource management,



environmental management, agriculture, community engagement and a relevant diploma or degree qualification or significant relevant experience.

- Proven project design, delivery and management skills and experience with the ability to effectively manage resources and provide specialist advice. Qualifications and /or training in project management will be highly regarded.

- Experience in the application of monitoring, evaluation and learning processes as part of the project management cycle.

- High level interpersonal, engagement and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

- Demonstrated ability to provide clear and quality technical advice and information including the ability to prepare professional business correspondence and reports with attention to detail.

- Demonstrated ability to solve problems of a complex or technical nature.

- Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive, inclusive organisation culture.

- Demonstrated ability to model the CCMA’s Approach and the Victorian Public Sector values and behaviours.

- Current Victorian drivers licence.

What we offer

At Corangamite CMA employees enjoy a range of employee benefits including:

- Professional development and training opportunities





- Generous employment conditions including flexitime and purchased leave

- Flexible working arrangements including working a combination of office and remote working (work from home)

- Employee Assistance Program

- Health and wellbeing events

- A fantastic workplace culture

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role please contact Rebecca Bird, Manager - Estuaries and Environmental Water on 04•• ••• 998.

To apply please send your application including a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and CV to [email protected].

Don’t delay as we will be reviewing applications as they come in. Applications will then close at 5:00pm on Thursday 26th November.

About Corangamite Catchment Management Authority

At Corangamite CMA our mission is “Healthy and Productive Lands and Water cared for and enjoyed by thriving Communities". Our purpose is to be the regional leader working with land managers, communities, other organisations and governments to protect and improve the health of the region’s natural resources (water, soils, biodiversity) to improve the health and sustainable productivity of the Corangamite region.

To learn more visit us at www.ccma.vic.gov.au

At Corangamite CMA, we are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

📌 Senior Project Officer – Estuaries and Environmental Water (Colac)
🏢 Corangamite Catchment Management Authority
📍 Colac