• Influential role 
• High performing team
• Flexible working options available
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent employee benefits

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,500 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. 

The Integrated Water Management (IWM) Coordinator will play an important role in advancing Councils IWM objectives. The position will focus on coordinating and implementing strategies to achieve key goals relating to water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), asset management, community engagement, organisational capacity building, and data monitoring.

The role

We are seeking an Integrated Water Management (IWM) expert to join the Horticulture team. Reporting to the Team Leader Leigh Bailey your role is to:

• oversee and facilitate the incorporation of Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) principles in all capital projects, including harvesting and infiltration.
• assist with the development and implementation of maintenance plans for integrated water management assets.
• design and execute programs that inform and engage the community, encouraging participation in water-sensitive practices.
• establishing robust systems for recording data related to integrated water management initiatives and monitor progress towards defined goals, which should inform renewal and maintenance budgets.

This is an influential role which needs to work across the organisation to deliver on IWM objectives. 

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in integrated water management and/or climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of Future Orientated, Accountable, Dynamic, Expert, Community and Celebration
• A tertiary qualification in environmental/sustainability planning, science, or a closely related discipline with several years relevant experience in the public or private sector or a lesser qualification with extensive experience in the public or private sector.

What we can offer

This is a full-time two year fixed term position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks. 

The salary for this position starts at $107,531 (Band 7) per annum plus superannuation.

How to Apply

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Leigh Bailey, Team Leader Horticulture at leigh.bailey@kingston.vic.gov.au 

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.