Department of Environment

Land, Water and Planning

Position Description
Position purpose
This position sits within the Waterway Health team in the Catchments Branch. The team is
responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of waterway management
policy in Victoria and working closely with the catchment management authorities to invest
in management activities to improve the health of waterways across the state. Working as
part of a small team, this position will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of a $4
million program designed to improve the health of Victorias wetlands and estuaries and
assisting with implementation of wetland and estuary-related actions from the Victorian
Waterway Management Strategy.

Position details
Position title:

Project Officer - Wetlands and Waterways

Position number:

822533

Classification:

VPS Grade 4

Salary range:

$74,962 - $85,052

Employment type:

Fixed term - 12 months

Group:

Water and Catchments

Division & Branch:

Catchments Branch

Work location:

8 Nicholson St East Melbourne

Reports to:

Janet Holmes, Program Leader, Wetland Management

Direct reports:

Yes

No

If yes, how many?

Further information: Janet Holmes, Ph. 9637 9859

Applications close:

15 July 2015

About the Department

The Department is tasked with ensuring that Victoria has the right conditions to enable
economic growth, while delivering liveable, inclusive and sustainable communities.
We bring together planning, local government and infrastructure, environment, climate
change and water functions, to ensure an integrated approach to the development of longterm State and regional strategies that build on social, environmental and economic
opportunities to provide for future population growth and change.

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We build community resilience by adopting an all-hazards, all-agencies approach across our
built and natural environments to improve protection against natural disasters and other
emergencies.
For further information about the department, please visit our website www.delwp.vic.gov.au
Context
The Group/Division
The Water and Catchments Group, in partnership with water corporations and catchment
management authorities, is responsible for effectively managing Victorias water resources
to meet future urban rural and environmental needs. The Group works across DELWP, with
agencies, Ministers, stakeholders and the community to balance the economic,
environmental and social values of water. This work helps deliver secure water supplies,
greener and liveable cities and towns and healthy waterways and aquifers.
The Branch
The Waterway Health team is responsible for overseeing the development and
implementation of waterway management policy in Victoria and working closely with the
catchment management authorities to invest in management activities to improve the
health of waterways across the state.

Accountabilities

Coordinate the delivery by catchment management authorities of a $4 million program

to improve the health of Victorias wetlands and estuaries.
Manage a range of multi-disciplinary projects to support implementation of wetland and
estuary actions outlined in the Victorian Waterway Management Strategy.
Engage key stakeholders in the development, implementation and review of projects to
ensure desired outcomes are achieved.
Manage progress reporting for implementation of actions from the Victorian Waterway
Management Strategy.
Prepare project briefs, reports and correspondence on complex waterway management
issues.
Provide specialist administrative support for key forums and working groups supporting
implementation of the Victorian Waterway Management Strategy.

Position specific requirements

Financial Delegation Value
This position has the following
specific requirements:

N/A
National Police Check will be conducted as part of the
selection process (for all non-DELWP employees).
Victorian Drivers License is required.

Key Selection Criteria

The key selection criteria specified below outline the capabilities required for the position.
Specialist/Technical Expertise
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An appropriate qualification in science, natural resource management or approved

equivalent is desirable.
Previous experience in policy implementation and/or project management is desirable.
Strong technical/scientific background is desirable.

Knowledge and Skills

Project Management: Produces project plans where objectives are clearly defined and
action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; regularly communicates with, and
supports, project team members; ensures project objectives are met by anticipating and
managing potential and emerging issues; has conceptual and analytical ability but is
also detail-focussed.
Written Communication: Prepares briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear,
concise and grammatically correct language; ensures written communications contain
necessary information to achieve their purpose; uses appropriate style and formats
Planning And Organising: Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to
achieve a goal; identifies more and less critical activities and operates accordingly,
reviewing and adjusting as required; develops and implements systems and procedures
to guide work and track progress; recognises barriers and finds effective ways to deal
with them; takes initiative and is self-starting.
Stakeholder Management: Takes concrete steps to add value for the stakeholder;
links people with other areas (as appropriate); monitors client and stakeholder
satisfaction; constructively deals with stakeholder issues
Department Values
Our values underpin everything we do. How we deliver our work is as important as the
outcomes we achieve for the Victorian community. Our values are the foundation of our
culture and guide how we work together, with our ministers, stakeholders, partners and the
community.
The departments values are: Teamwork, Service Excellence, Ownership and
Wellbeing & Safety.

Emergency Response and Health and Safety Requirements

The department plays a major role in Victorias emergency response activities, through an
all-hazards, all-agencies approach. Staff may be directly employed for these roles or may
be called upon to support these activities as required following the appropriate training and
fit for work assessment.
The occupational health and safety requirements of this position include, but are not limited
to:
Driving
Sedentary desk work

Other relevant information

Employment Eligibility

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note
that re-employment restrictions apply
Non VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of three months

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Join a Workplace Based on Fair Employment
The department offers fair employment and career opportunities. We aim to attract a
diverse pool of applicants and focus on the genuine and essential requirements of the job
and being consistent and fair in our treatment of applicants.
Balancing your Life
We understand that life balance is an important part of our employees lives. The
department offers a wide range of flexible arrangements to enable you to balance your
work with other commitments and activities including family, health, study, carer
responsibilities, hobbies and life/career aspirations. We provide various options such as
flexible start and finishing times, working part time, job sharing, working from home and
paid leave provisions that can be negotiated with your manager to help balance your
personal commitments with the demands of the role.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse
range of backgrounds.
It is a policy of the department to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a
disability. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or
interview process, please use the contact listed under Position Details.
Terms and Conditions
Conditions of employment will be governed by the Victorian Public Service Workplace
Determination 2012 and the Public Administration Act.
Privacy and Probity
The department affirms that the collection and handling of applications and personal
information will be consistent with the requirements of the Information Privacy Act 2000.

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Centre on: 136 186, TTY: 133 677, or email
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