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Glenelg Hopkins CMA works with the community to achieve sustainability of our land, water and biodiversity our region. We achieve this by employing passionate people who deliver our projects through the entire catchment area.
- Hamilton or Warrnambool-based executive role
- Full time
- Lead a high-impact division driving waterway health and community engagement across the region
- Shape and deliver major strategic initiatives, including multi-partner projects
- Influence regional environmental policy while leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
About the CMA
The Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is a statutory body established by the Victorian Government in 1997, responsible for managing land, water, and biodiversity across 26,910 square kilometres of Victoria’s south-western region.
It serves as the caretaker of waterway health, coordinating and implementing works to protect the region’s rivers, wetlands and estuaries.
The Glenelg Hopkins CMA works closely with Traditional Owners, local communities, and regional stakeholders to develop and implement both the Glenelg Hopkins Regional Catchment Strategy and Regional Waterway Strategy, which outlines priorities and actions for integrated catchment management and waterway management, respectively.
Additionally, the Glenelg Hopkins CMA manages the environmental water reserve in the Wimmera-Glenelg system, engaging with communities to identify values for environmental water management and coordinating scientific research to monitor environmental flow requirements.
Through these efforts, the CMA aims to build resilience in the landscape and communities, ensuring sustainable management of natural resources in the face of climate change.
About the Executive Manager – Waterways role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role will lead the Waterways division – a large, multidisciplinary team dedicated to planning and delivering projects and statutory services that protect and enhance the health of the region’s waterways.
With the CMA’s strongest link to the community, this role carries significant responsibility for maintaining the Authority’s reputation and influence across the region. You will work in close partnership with Traditional Owners, landholders, community groups, local governments, and other authorities to implement impactful natural resource management initiatives.
Your leadership will span two core teams: Waterway Planning, which manages statutory functions including floodplain management, environmental water planning, estuary management, and sustainable irrigation; and Waterway Program Delivery, which delivers waterway health and recreational works.
Key on-ground works programs of oversight include Regional Works Crew, Ramsar Site Coordination, Fish Habitat Programs, Budj Bim Flagship Waterways Project, Rivers of Warrnambool Flagship Project and Fire and Flood Recovery Programs.
Role requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have tertiary qualifications in environmental science or a related discipline, with postgraduate qualifications in environmental science or business being highly desirable.
With extensive experience in a leadership role, you will bring demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing strategic initiatives at a regional level, particularly through collaborative partnerships.
You’ll have a strong track record in leading the preparation of major business case submissions, ideally securing investments of over $5 million involving multiple partners.
Your strengths will include problem-solving, negotiation, and the ability to influence outcomes in complex situations. You will also be experienced in applying project management methodologies to deliver time-sensitive projects.
With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you’ll effectively engage with executives, boards, government, and external stakeholders to build alignment and achieve results. In addition, you will have a proven ability to lead, grow and coach teams with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
To view the Success Profile & PD for this opportunity, CLICK HERE
For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Anthony Grey on 0403 310 566 or Steph Davidson on 0422 046 571.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for this role are being coordinated by Davidson.
TO APPLY: Please visit the Davidson website job advertisement here and directly upload your CV and cover letter.
- Location: Hamilton or Warrnambool (with flexibility to work from home on a part-time basis)
- Salary Range: Band 4 ($80,958 $ 88,477 p.a. pro rata)
- Contract Type: Fixed-term (12 months), Part-time (0.5FTE / 38hrs per fortnight)
Under direction of the Finance Manager the Assistant Accountant will undertake timely and accurate financial processing actions to ensure accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial processing processes are managed effectively and in accordance with accounting standards and legislative requirements.
This includes:
- Accounts payable management, invoicing & payment processing
- Accounts receivable, issuing of invoices & debtor reconciliations
- Assist with credit card processing and reconciliations
- Daily reconciliation of the CMA bank account
- Balance sheet reconciliations of CMA accounts as required
- Support for budget and forecasting as required
- Support for year end processing as required
- Provide back up support to the Finance & Systems Accountant for month end reporting in their absence.
- Other ad-hoc support for the finance team as required
Skills, Knowledge and Experience required to undertake the Role
- Accounting or business degree and/or demonstrated accounting & bookkeeping skills, with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
- High level of numeracy and attention to detail, with strong data entry experience
- An understanding of accounting standards, with the ability to apply them with guidance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain positive relations with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise tasks, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office 365 suite & financial processing systems (TechnologyOne would be advantageous)
- Ability to organise own workload and seek advice on priorities as necessary to successfully manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence, National Police Check (PC) and Victorian Working With Children Check (WWCC) (PC & WWCC can be obtained prior to appointment), and the completion of a self-assessment pre-employment medical declaration
To view the Position Description for this role CLICK HERE
APPLICATION PROCESS
TO APPLY: Please supply a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria, together with a current CV and email it to jobs@ghcma.vic.gov.au.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 9am Wednesday 25 June 2025
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Works Crew Member
Location: Hamilton
Salary range: Band 2 $59,637-$64,684
FTE: 0.8FTE (60.8hrs per fortnight)
Contract length: Ongoing
Do you like to work outdoors? Are you passionate about supporting our community to enrich our natural environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and hard-working crew member to join our team!
Join a small, enthusiastic and hardworking team, deliver on-ground land management activities and see positive environmental outcomes, and support communities in response to natural disasters.
About the role:
The Works Crew deliver catchment management activities for, and in partnership with, public and private landholders, and community groups. It also plays a key role in supporting communities in the immediate response to natural disasters.
The Works Crew (min. 2 people) travel catchment wide to perform land management tasks. The Works
The Works Crew Member is responsible for undertaking allocated tasks assigned by the Works Crew Leader in a cooperative team environment.
The successful applicant will possess a passion for working outdoors and demonstrated experience in land management activities such as fencing, plant identification, weed eradication and revegetation.
Experience using and maintaining a variety of power and hand tools is required as well as certifications in chemical use, chainsaw operation and tree felling (training can be provided).
The successful applicant would have a proven display of clear and effective communication skills, and the ability to work both alone, and as part of a team.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check (can be obtained prior to appointment)
- Completion of a pre-employment medical declaration and an independent physical capability assessment.
HOW TO APPLY
To learn more about this opportunity access the Position Description below.
Works Crew Member Position Description (PDF)
For further information please contact Craig Reid, Waterway Programs Delivery Manager on 03 5571 2526
To submit your application, please download and complete the Application Form HERE and email with your resume´ to jobs@ghcma.vic.gov.au. Applications close 9am Monday 31st March 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
