Co-Senior Manager Water Licensing Policy

The Water Licensing Policy team oversees the framework for granting licences to take and use groundwater and unregulated surface water, as well as associated works approvals and resource management. The team provides timely, strategic and evidence-based policy advice to the Minister, senior executives, licensing delegates and external stakeholders on the planning, management and sustainable use of Victoria’s groundwater and unregulated surface water resources. A key focus of the role is driving improvements to licensing information, policy, systems and processes to support effective resource management and service delivery.

The team’s strategic priorities include delivering the outcomes of Groundwater Management 2030 and implementing broader reforms to water resource management and the water entitlement framework. This includes supporting increased participation and partnership with Traditional Owners in water access, water planning, management and decision-making. To achieve these outcomes, you and your job share partner will lead your team to work collaboratively across government and with key partners, including water corporations with licensing, planning and resource management responsibilities.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in science, natural resource management or other relevant disciplines is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in policy development and implementation within the water sector is highly desirable.

This is a fixed term, part time position (0.4 FTE) available until 12 November 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 10 September 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process. 

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.  If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.  For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.