f you're driven by purpose, committed to environmental outcomes, and ready to lead impactful work, this could be your next meaningful career move.

About Mallee CMA

Mallee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a Victorian Government statutory authority. Our role it is to facilitate integrated and ecologically sustainable management of natural, cultural, and productive landscapes. The Mallee CMA region covers 3.9 million hectares - about one fifth of Victoria. It is the largest catchment area in the state and runs along the Murray River from Nyah to the South Australian border, and south through vast dryland cropping areas and public reserves.

About the opportunity

As the Coordinator of Environmental Water Delivery, you will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering environmental water to high value floodplains, wetlands, and river systems across the Mallee region. This position provides an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist team and work across major programs including the Mallee Environmental Watering Program and The Living Murray (TLM) initiative.

This is a permanent position up to 1.0 FTE, with a salary of $100,000 plus superannuation, based on qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

In this hands-on coordination and leadership role, you will:

• Lead the development of Seasonal Watering Plans and associated monitoring programs.
• Identify emerging knowledge needs and apply continuous improvement to delivery practices.
• Manage contracts, budgets, reporting, and high-level program documentation.
• Oversee the day-to-day work of a dedicated environmental water team.
• Build strong relationships with key partners including DEECA, MDBA, SA Water, Parks Victoria, Water Authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Represent the CMA in engagement activities, sharing the value and outcomes of environmental watering with the public.

About you

We are looking for a motivated leader and environmental professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced, and purpose-driven environment. You combine strong scientific understanding with operational execution and an inclusive leadership style.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Technical & Professional Expertise

• A degree in science, environmental management, ecology, NRM, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in environmental program management or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of waterway ecology, particularly floodplains, wetlands, and rivers.
• Experience preparing high‑level documents such as Seasonal Watering Plans, reports, and funding proposals.
• Demonstrated capability in contract and project management, including budget oversight.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• A collaborative, supportive leadership approach that brings out the best in a team.
• Ability to build trust with community members, partners, and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for translating complex environmental information into meaningful insights.

Personal Attributes

• You are analytical, innovative, and solutions‑focused.
• You value inclusivity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• You reflect the behaviours and values of the Victorian Public Service and Mallee CMA.

Why join us

• A supportive and flexible working environment.
• Commitment to health, safety, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to work across a region that covers 3.9 million hectares of diverse landscapes.
• A role where your work creates real, lasting environmental impact.

Get in touch

For more information regarding this role, download the position description from the right-side menu.

To learn more about Mallee CMA, visit us at: https://malleecma.com.au/.

Mallee CMA is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage a wide-ranging gender balanced candidate pool inclusive of all, including Aboriginal, culturally and linguistically diverse applicants.