The Goulburn Broken CMA (GB CMA) is seeking applications from motivated and experienced individuals to join us in the role of Riparian & River Channel Manager.

Reporting to the River & Wetland Health Program Manager, this role is responsible for leading a team of professionals in delivering waterway health programs and on-ground operations which align to the GB CMA’s strategic objectives. You will lead your team to design, plan and deliver projects, activities and initiatives which achieve significant river health outcomes, and which meet GB CMA standards, OH&S, investor requirements, policies, procedures and legislative and regulatory obligations.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Provide strategic advice to GB CMA’s Executive, other managers and partners on matters relating to Riparian and River Channel projects and program areas;
• Provide input to State and Commonwealth policy and strategy to influence positive outcomes and investment opportunities for the catchment;
• Lead and develop an engaged and effective team of your direct team of around 8 people;
• Build and maintain productive partnerships with Traditional Owners, land managers (public and private), and other regional agency and community stakeholders;
• Encourage diverse ideas, ownership and innovation to achieve outcomes;
• Develop project and business unit plans to achieve alignment with the strategic priorities and legislative requirements; and
• Effectively resource plan for projects, ensuring delivery timeframes, contractual obligations and budgets are met.

To be successful you will:

• Have a degree in Project or Program Management with additional qualification or experience of more than 5 years in a similar role;
• Be able to demonstrate your experience scoping, planning and implementing complex projects within a government/agency environment;
• Ideally have NRM qualifications and/or experience;
• Have experience managing project procurement and delivery including a range of civil construction and on-ground works contracts; and
• Be a very strong communicator, with the ability to influence, negotiate, lead and manage people at all levels.