Who we are looking for

The Quality Water for Wannon Program is one of our most ambitious projects, with the goal of improving the taste and overall water quality for Portland, Port Fairy and Heywood.

We want our customers in these communities to have access to, and use, better quality tap water. This requires new capital infrastructure; a behaviour change program and community engagement.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about engagement, dedicated to exceptional customer service, possesses a collaborative, can-do mindset and takes pride in the successful outcome of a major project.

Join us as our Engagement Advisor and lead the development and implementation of a behaviour change program, project evaluation plan and engagement program. This position is full-time, contracted to February 2029, based in Warrnambool with flexibility options to work from home and availability to work from our other corporate offices. It comes with a generous salary of $86,275.11 to $93,801.15 p.a. plus superannuation.

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you'll:

• Plan and lead the delivery of the Quality Water for Wannon Engagement Strategy.
• Engage with local community members and oversee the development and delivery of the stakeholder reference groups.
• Produce professional, accurate and accessible information to inform customers about the program and support engagement activities.
• Design the delivery of a best practice behaviour change program and support the project realisation.
• Lead the preparation and coordination of an evaluation process assessing behaviour change programs, capital delivery, and the economic and environmental impacts and benefits.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in community engagement, community development, education or related field, or substantial relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) preferred.
• Experience in liaising with water and health industry stakeholders, local government, environmental groups, First Nations' communities, local community groups and special interest bodies.
• Experience in designing, planning and implementing engagement programs, activities and community education sessions.

For further details, see the position description available here.

What we can offer

Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You'll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do. .

You'll be offered a range of great benefits including:

• Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
• A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
• A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.

We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are.

• A certified Family Inclusive Workplace.
• A Work 180 endorsed employer.
• Members of the Diversity Council Australia.
• Accredited members of the Health Workplaces Achievement Program.

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