Team Leader Infrastructure Strategy and Liveability (Limited tenure to January2027 to backfill[...]

Position Description

Position Description

Team Leader Infrastructure Strategy & Liveability

It’s an exciting time to join

We’re transforming the way we do business with significant investment in customer, digital and business innovation, re

designing our infrastructure to service communities for generations to come and pursuing a circular economy so we can

not only reduce our environmental footprint but also reduce energy costs to keep customer bills affordable. We’re also

engaging communities to achieve better outcomes and supporting our incredibly talented and valued leaders and people.

Organisational Context

east Victoria across an area of 20,000 square kilometres. The service delivery area is bound by Corryong, Yarrawonga,

Benalla and Dartmouth. We operate 21 water treatment facilities and 22 wastewater treatment plants that service most

towns across the region. Over 200 full time equivalent staff are employed at our centres in Wodonga, Wangaratta, Benalla,

Yarrawonga, Corryong, Beechworth, Mount Beauty and Myrtleford.

Our operations are overseen by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) on behalf of the

Minister for Water, and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) on behalf of the Treasurer. We continue to invest in

innovative and long-term capital projects which contribute to the health and well-being of current and future generations.

Strategic Context

mission and objectives for the future.

5 years, and is currently conducting whole of region master planning, which outlines water and wastewater infrastructure

requirements for each town in our region experiencing growth, to inform major infrastructure investments required now

and into the future. All these activities inform the pricing of services to customers in the future. The drivers for change

identified in our Corporate Strategy 2040 are :

• Climate volatility
• Population growth
• Technology advancement
• Customer and community needs and expectations
• Cultural recognition and diversity
• Financial sustainability

Our Commitment to Health and Safety

from bullying and harassment for all employees, contractors, customers and visitors. We prioritise the health, safety

(physical and psychological) and wellbeing of all staff and customers.

Transformational Leadership Competencies

continuous improvement, opportunity, and risk management).

Our Mindsets

At

where our people are aligned with our business direction, proud of their contribution to business performance, and own a

culture that is centred on the following mindsets :

the organisation.

Position Objectives

The Team Leader Infrastructure Strategy & Liveability :

opportunity and managing risk.

land use, climate change, circular economy, integrated water management (IWM), liveability, infrastructure

planning, and strategic partnerships to ensure the organisation’s strategic objectives are being met.

including the Urban Water Strategy, Strategic Land Use Plan and implementation of Corporate Strategy 2040.

Key Responsibility Areas

quality, timely delivery of work.

Corporation’s strategic commitments, regulatory, policy and other requirements.

and policies, such as Water for Victoria and Water is Life.

including the Corporate Strategy 2040, Urban Water Strategy, Integrated Water Management plans and the

Strategic Land Use Plan.

but also that of the Planning and Infrastructure Group and the Corporation.

public.

management authorities, Traditional Owners and other relevant water sector and regional organisations to stay

abreast of issues, approaches and industry trends, to promote the Corporation's interests and ensure the

Corporation’s strategic advice aligns with the external context.

activities, such as long-term infrastructure planning and the development of the price submission to the Essential

Services Commission.

Organisational Relationships

This role reports to the Manager Infrastructure Strategy & Planning and liaises with all internal stakeholders, peers in water

corporations and local government, government agencies, Traditional Owners and members of the public.

Accountability and Extent of Authority

objectives independent of direct management supervision.

Planning on external working groups, committees etc. while undertaking the position’s duties and as requested

in doing so the incumbent will be required to convey accurate information, to analyse information, debate on

points of relevance to the Corporation and make appropriate decisions while engaged in these associations.

Judgement and Decision Making

bounds of Corporation policy and procedures.

work.

and provide recommendations.

decision-making processes.

issues relevant to projects. In these instances, a high degree of independence and the ability to quickly assess

several alternative courses of action and recommend / implement a preferred option is expected.

Specialist skills and knowledge

cost-effective manner.

manner.

Management Skills

sensitively addressing issues relating to performance.

professional development.

the impact of staff absences and or turn over.

team to meet deadlines.

Interpersonal Skills

with external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

Requirements of Employment

Employees of

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

levels of positive role modelling.

control measures.

Protecting the Environment

helping our communities build resilience and adapt to climate change. This will be demonstrated through continued

emissions reduction, climate adaptation and environmental stewardship.

Data Privacy

As a Victorian government organisation, 2014 (“PDP Act”). There are 10 Information Privacy Principles (“IPPs”) in the PDP Act that govern the way that North East Water collects and handles the personal information of current and future employees and customers.

Privacy Statement can be found on our website.

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