Water Literacy Education Program Lead

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, and our catchments. We care for water, life, and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

The Water Literacy Education Program Lead plays a meaningful role in helping Melbourne’s communities better understand, value and connect with water. This role leads the design and delivery of engaging education programs for schools, community groups and broader audiences, bringing Melbourne Water’s water literacy priorities to life through creative, inclusive and accessible learning experiences.

Working across both digital and in-person formats, the role is responsible for developing innovative education content, strengthening program impact, and ensuring learning experiences are aligned with curriculum outcomes, community needs and Melbourne Water’s broader strategic objectives.

With a strong focus on innovation, stakeholder engagement, team leadership and continuous improvement, the role supports meaningful community connection while building awareness of Melbourne Water’s vital role in caring for water, life and land

• Design, develop, and continuously improve schools and community education programs that reflect best-practice learning design and engagement approaches.
• Create compelling, insight-driven content tailored to diverse audiences, ensuring alignment with curriculum outcomes and community values.
• Provide subject matter expertise and mentorship to team members, contributing to a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Champion innovation in education delivery, using creative methods to increase reach, impact, and engagement with key audiences.
• Identify, design and deliver communications and engagement activities that increases engagement and reach of digital learning resources, tools and experiences.
• Manage project budgets and allocations.
• Identify opportunities for program efficiencies and continuous improvement in both content and deliver

For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description

This is a dynamic and purpose-driven opportunity for someone who is passionate about education, engagement and the environment, and who enjoys creating experiences that inspire curiosity, build trust, and deepen community understanding of Melbourne’s water cycle and the important role Melbourne Water plays in caring for water, life and land.

You are an experienced education and engagement professional who is passionate about

creating learning experiences that inspire action and drive community impact. You bring:

• Demonstrative experience in education program design and delivery, including the development of engaging learning content for both online and in-person formats, tailored to diverse audiences such as schools, community and industry groups.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with demonstrated experience in leading virtual and cross-functional teams to deliver complex programs and projects.
• Excellent project management capabilities, including planning, execution, and evaluation within tight timelines and competing priorities.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs and environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams, external partners, and customers groups.
• Creative problem-solving abilities, particularly in navigating complex or ambiguous environments to deliver innovative and effective solutions.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Strong understanding of contemporary learning pedagogies, curriculum frameworks, and community education practices, ideally within the water or environmental sector.

The successful candidate will be a passionate education leader with the ability to inspire learning, build meaningful relationships, and create engaging experiences that connect communities with Melbourne Water's purpose.

A National Police and Working with Children’s Check alongside a Victorian Driver’s license is required for this role.

This role is hybrid, and involves regular travel to educational, office and operational sites across greater Melbourne. 

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. 

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, Neurodivergent Individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and enthusiastic about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit. 

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Tuesday 18th August 2026 @ 11:55am