- Join a values-driven organisation at the forefront of rural water management
- Executive leadership role driving strategy, workforce transformation, partnerships and culture
- Career defining opportunity
Southern Rural Water (SRW) manages irrigation networks, major water storages and groundwater across a vast and diverse footprint covering almost 40 per cent of Victoria. Working at the heart of regional and agricultural communities, SRW helps sustain local livelihoods, supports food and fibre production, and plays a critical role in strengthening long-term water security across the state. With more than $2 billion in assets and a workforce of around 170 people, SRW is in a major period of transformation. The organisation is shifting from a traditional service provider to a service enabler, modernising how it operates, embracing innovation and building the agility needed to respond to rapid change across agribusiness, investment, technology and the broader economy. This evolution ensures SRW continues as a strategically important organisation for Victoria’s future.
We are seeking an experienced and influential General Manager Strategy, People and Culture to provide executive leadership across strategy, workforce transformation, partnerships, communications, water resource strategy and climate adaptation, helping shape the organisation's future direction and long-term success. Leading a multi-functional team, you will work closely with the Board, Executive Team, government agencies, Traditional Owner groups and other key stakeholders to drive strategic priorities, strengthen partnerships, secure funding opportunities, support regional growth aspirations and enhance organisational capability. The role will play a critical part in building a future-ready workforce through strategic workforce planning, leadership development and change management, while providing executive oversight of key people and culture priorities including industrial relations, enterprise bargaining, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement.
To be successful in this role, you will bring significant executive or senior leadership experience in strategy, public policy, people and culture, stakeholder engagement, organisational development or a related discipline. You will have demonstrated success leading complex change initiatives, developing long-term strategic plans and building productive relationships across government, community and industry stakeholders. Strong commercial acumen, political awareness, communication skills and the ability to influence and inspire others will be essential and ideally sector experience in government, utilities, infrastructure, water, environmental, policy, corporate strategy, organisational development or other complex stakeholder-driven environments. Experience supporting workforce transformation, strategic partnerships, organisational culture initiatives and operating within an industrial relations environment will be highly regarded.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, business, law, science, engineering or a related discipline are required, with postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA considered advantageous.
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To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and upload your CV and Cover Letter. For any questions not outlined in the PD and for a confidential discussion, please contact Natahsa Diamond at 0412 822 348 or Vanessa Huxley on 0417 708 112.
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