- Commencing January 2027
- Permanent, Full-Time role
- Located on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung country (Mitcham)
- $83,881.20 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Help shape the future of Water
Whether you’re passionate about engineering, data, science, sustainability or solving complex problems, this is your opportunity to apply your skills to work that matters.
At Yarra Valley Water, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real projects and develop the capabilities to become a future leader in one of Australia’s most essential industries.
Water is the most precious resource on earth and with a changing climate and a growing population, how we manage it is more important than ever.
Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.
We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.
Your opportunity awaits
We’re looking for people who are curious, collaborative and motivated to learn. You don’t need to know everything about the water industry – we’ll help you build that knowledge. If you enjoy solving problems, working with others and making a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about how our Water Futures Program supports our graduates to grow HERE.
You’ll be joining our Asset Services Group and we welcome applicants from a range of disciplines, including:
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Engineering
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Data, AI and digital technologies
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Environmental and natural sciences
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Sustainability, innovation, strategy and related fields
If your degree isn’t listed but you’ve developed strong analytical, technical or problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply.
You’re eligible if
- Completed your undergraduate degree within the last two years, or will graduate before January 2027
- Have a minimum WAM of 65
- Have the right to work in Australia
We also recognise that career paths aren’t always linear. If you’ve had breaks in study or employment due to caring responsibilities, disability, illness, injury or other life circumstances we encourage you to apply
How to apply
If this opportunity excites you – we’d love to hear from you.
Click on the ‘Apply now’ button and complete the online application form answering all questions. Your application must include a Cover Letter, Resume and Academic Transcript. Please note, that your Academic Transcript should be incorporated into your Resume as they are unable to be uploaded into seperate documents.
Applications close on Wednesday 12th August with shortlisted candidates undertaking a phone screen before being invited to a recruitment centre.
Through the recruitment process applications will be assessed on the following capabilities
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Teamwork, communication and collaboration
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Systems thinking
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Digital/technological embracement
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Business acumen and critical thinking
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Resilience and adaptability
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Learning agility
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Motivation
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Cultural and social values awareness
We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds.
If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please call 03 9872 2599 or email [email protected].
If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email [email protected].
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
Yarra Valley Water is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.
