Position Overview Perm, Full-time or Part-time opportunity True hybrid working - work from home and our Mitcham office $120,537.36 - $130,306.61 12% super About Us We're on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We're one of Australia's largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria's population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services. 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. The Role Are you a passionate about the future of water and community resilience? As a Strategic Planner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how we care for and invest in the whole water cycle. This is not just about infrastructure; it is about weaving together cultural, environmental, economic, and social dimensions to deliver enduring public value. You will translate sector strategies and water security aspirations into integrated plans that guide long-term growth and urban renewal. Working at the intersection of built infrastructure and natural systems, you will ensure our planning recognises the water cycle as a connected, living system. Your Key Responsibilities Develop service plan objectives that integrate social, technical, and commercial drivers while monitoring policy changes to provide clear implementation recommendations. Explore and pilot transformative concepts, including decentralized systems, circular economy models, and nature-based solutions. Work in partnership with internal teams, Traditional Owners, regulators, and commercial partners to co-create integrated planning approaches. Assess options to sustainably grow water supplies and manage Alternative Water Strategies at regional and catchment scales. Support Traditional Owner-led Country and water planning initiatives, ensuring planning reflects care and responsibility for ecological integrity What we're Looking for A University Degree in Urban Planning, Water Resource Management, Strategic Water Policy, Environmental Engineering, or a related field (Mandatory). 5 years of experience and an intermediate understanding of the policy/regulatory environment and water resource management. Advanced ability to build collaborative partnerships and translate technical knowledge across diverse stakeholder groups. 2-3 years of experience navigating statutory requirements and the ability to work comfortably in uncertain contexts without defined processes. Intermediate experience working with Traditional Custodians or applicable skills in cultural engagement To view the full position description, click HERE . Why Yarra Valley Water? We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow - both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do. $120,537.36 - $130,306.61 12% super Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE. Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office. 16 weeks paid parental leave. 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, illness, wellbeing and mental health needs. 5 days paid reproductive leave which can be used for experiencing symptoms or undergoing procedures associated with issues such as menopause, menstruation, endometriosis, PCOS, prostate health, or IVF. Request to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leave. To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE . Did you Know? Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. How to Apply Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume. Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026 This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants. 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 dei@yvw.com.au . If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.au . 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.
