• Permanent, Full-Time opportunity
• True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
• $107,675.65 - $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuation

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Inclusion Team Manager, you will join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team that leads policies and programs that support our commitments to reconciliation, customer support, family violence, and accessible and inclusive services. As the Project Manager – Inclusion, you will contribute to the review and development of policies, strategies, business guidelines and resources to promote accessible and inclusive services. You will manage discrete projects end-to-end across the inclusion portfolio, provide evidence-based insights and recommendations, maintain the Division’s knowledge hub, and stay informed of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and providing guidance when necessary.
You’ll work alongside a dedicated team and build and maintain relationships with stakeholders that support delivery of our 2030 Strategy equity and inclusion commitments. If you’re passionate about inclusion and you’re a can-do project manager, then this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
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.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborating with colleagues to assist in the development and governance of policy, strategy, and business guidelines to support achievement of accessible and inclusive services and our commitment to equity and inclusion. This will include the collation and interpretation of data to provide evidence-based insights.
• Assisting the Inclusion Lead to implement the Gender Equality Act 2020 at Yarra Valley Water, with a focus on Equity Impact Assessments
• Managing discrete projects to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery in accordance with the Community Inclusion Divisional Plan.
• Developing and maintaining a knowledge hub for team purposes including sharing data and resources with the organisation.
• Develop mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy, program development, and better practice.
• Acting as a champion to drive inclusion and reconciliation outcomes across the business.
  What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about matters relating to inclusion and reconciliation and can bring a curious and pragmatic mindset. You’ll bring a range of skills and experience to this role, including:

• Demonstrated commitment, understanding, and awareness of matters relating to inclusion, reconciliation, and equity, including legislative and regulatory requirements
• Ability to collate data, analyse, and provide insights and recommendations for policy and program development and delivery.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver on time and within budget.
• Stakeholder management experience and ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including people who experience barriers to participation.
• Communication, including verbal and written skills – enabling delivery of engaging reporting and sharing of progress, results and learnings.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities.

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.

• $107,675.65 - $113,862.32 per annum plus 12% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
• $650 home office set up allowance for eligible employees
• Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office
• 14 weeks paid leave parental leave
• 15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopause
• 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: Sunday 3rd August 2025