Statutory Waterways Officer
Are you looking for an opportunity to support the delivery of positive environmental outcomes for Gippsland?
We’re looking for a Waterways Officer to join the team at West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.
Read on to find out why WGCMA may be the place for you!
- Part Time (up to 0.6 – 0.8 FTE) Permanent Position
- Enjoy a great work life balance with a hybrid working model based in Traralgon or Leongatha.
About the Role:
As our Statutory Waterways Officer, you will support the Statutory Planning Team and the West Gippsland community with a range of service outcomes. The role has a focus on leading the CMA’s activity in licensing and permitting ‘Works on Waterways’ under the Water Act.
What will your typical day look like?
- Issue permits under the Water Act 1989 for works on or adjacent to our region’s waterways
- Lead the CMA’s rural drainage asset management, enforcement and regulatory compliance processed including on ground auditing of CMA conditions
- Contribute to the collection of flood intelligence information during and after flood events
- Assist with assessing planning permit applications for developments on floodplains or adjacent to waterways
- Coordinate specialist input from relevant CMA staff for the assessment of licenses, permit applications, rural drainage and enforcement proceedings
- Collaborate with other relevant CMA staff to identify issues that may impact on the natural values of a waterway and determine an agreed approach to manage these.
Let’s talk about you:
We are looking for someone who will have:
- Understanding of rural communities and community engagement processes
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated experience in investigation of unauthorised works or non-compliance with statutory requirements
- Experience in responding to referrals and enforcement applications under the Victorian Planning Provisions and/or the Water Act 1989
- Experience working in natural resources, conservation and community capacity building fields.
Why West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority?
We focus our energy on interesting and meaningful work
With a culture of continuous improvement, we are always striving to make a positive difference to our communities and create a healthier environment. We put our people at the heart of what we do and are dedicated to helping them grow their careers and reach their professional goals.
We value flexibility
Work in a way that suits you best, flex time, job share arrangements or work from home. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their team and personal commitments.
We support you to thrive
To support your professional life, we offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including regular events and programs, Employee Assistance Program, leave options, flexible working options, parental leave and return to work support packages.
Next steps:
Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now. We’d love to hear from you.
To apply please send your application to recruitment@wgcma.vic.gov.au by 5pm Monday 2 June 2025.
So we can learn more about you, we encourage you to address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description under Item “F”.
If you have any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, please contact Penny Phillipson, Manager Statutory Planning on 0400 571 034 or pennyp@wgcma.vic.gov.au.
At WGCMA, we share a commitment to value and embrace diversity in all forms; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, orientation, ability or thinking style.
If you need assistance during the application process for accessibiliuty reasons please contact Madelyn Brand, Organisational Development Lead on 03 5175 7839 or madelynb@wgcma.vic.gov.au.
We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the region, the Gunaikurnai, the Bunurong, the Boonwurrung and the Wurundjeri Peoples and pay respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.
