• Full Time or Part Time | Ongoing | $89,021-$100,666 plus super | Frankston, Victoria

This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. South East Water considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic)

About the organisation

South East Water support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to around 1.8 million people across South East Melbourne. South East Water’s Strategy and Stakeholder team supports the organisation’s strategy, regulation, community and stakeholder engagement and communications teams. This team plays a pivotal role in developing and delivering on SEW’s organisation strategy, partnering with Traditional Owners, leading the approach to water security and leading internal and external communications.

Following their first Reconciliation Action Plan (2020-2022), South East Water have recently undertaken a cultural review and are committed to developing a strategy based upon its findings to ensure deep and meaningful relationships with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.

About the role

The Project Officer, First Peoples will report to the Senior Manager, First Peoples and will work as part of a small team within the Strategy and Stakeholder Group. This role will contribute to the preparation of advice to senior executives and the South East Water Board on facilitating increased self-determination in relation to the ownership and management of water. This role will provide administrative support to the team including the coordination of meetings and events and taking minutes. This role will also undertake smaller research and information gathering tasks.

For a full list of responsibilities, please contact Pipeline Talent for a position description at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer, First Peoples - South East Water enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About you

You will be passionate about developing your skillset in supporting project and program management. You will have a lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be passionate about fostering a culturally safe work environment.

You will be a strong communicator with good verbal and written communication skills. You will have sound organisational and administrative skills. You will have the capacity to engage meaningfully and respectfully with Traditional Owners and Aboriginal communities.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated understanding of cultural safety and capacity to contribute to a culturally safe work environment
2. Sound organisational and administrative skills with a demonstrated capacity to support project and program management
3. Experience working within a small team to deliver work programs and projects
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills

What we can offer you

• Flexible working arrangements with the option to work either Part Time or Full Time
• Cultural and Ceremonial Leave
• Career Development opportunities including a Leadership Development Programs
• Office with spectacular bay views
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)

How to apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your applications via the Pipeline Talent website.

Your application should include:

• a cover letter [maximum 2 pages] responding to the four (4) selection criteria as detailed above.
• an up-to-date CV of no more than five pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Unfortunately, late applications will not be accepted.

How to get more information

Additional information is available in the role description or by contacting the team at Pipeline Talent.

Lachlan Holton | Senior Recruitment Consultant

Email: [email protected]

Ph: (02) 8001 6603 or 0438 982 746.

South East Water do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all.  We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work.  But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life. 

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers, and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life. 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone.

If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: [email protected].