Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.

We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray–Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray–Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

The Position

The work of the Enhanced Environmental Water Delivery (EEWD) implementation team includes the development of environmental water delivery strategies, as well as operational decision support tools, protocols, and procedures, to enable decisions about environmental water delivery to be made more rapidly and with higher levels of confidence in the outcomes.

• Want to be part of improving the health of the River Murray System to support the environment, communities and the irrigation industry for the benefit of all Australians?
• Want to be part of the next generation of river managers and take a leading role in modernising river management tools?

Interested in innovation and making a real difference? – then this position is for you!

The Project Officer role supports the delivery of the Enhanced Environmental Water Delivery (EEWD) project. The EEWD project aims to improve river health outcomes through addressing long– standing issues relating to coordination and delivery of water for the environment throughout the River Murray system. These roles involve a high degree of interaction with established multi– jurisdictional partners to ensure delivery of the project remains on track.

The Project Officer role requires a person with good collaboration skills and sound technical ability. There are lots of great people to work with and skills to learn, while being part of a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Your key responsibilities in this role are to:

• Support the development of new tools, operational practices and policies to achieve the objectives of the EEWD project.
• Support team administration and reporting requirements.
• Perform objective, systematic and evidence-based research or analysis and communicate results.
• Undertake a mix of technical and policy improvement work and project management.
• Liaise closely with other work areas across the MDBA and with jurisdictional partner agencies.
• Represent the agency at cross-agency meetings and other forums.

What we offer you:

• You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
• At the MDBA you will undertake a variety of interesting and challenging work. You will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and expertise, and work with the Australian community to support a critical resource management initiative.
• Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
• Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
• Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
• Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
• Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
• Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow greater flexibility and balance between work and personal needs with a baseline attendance in the office to be 40% of your time.
• A range of healthy lifestyle provisions, including access to a health and wellbeing program.
• Opportunities for professional development, and career progression across a variety of roles and work locations.