Development Officer

• Permanent Full Time
• Salary $94,700 + 11.5% super
• Contribute to our Thriving People and Country vision

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

• We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH
• Free onsite parking (subject to availability)
• Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
• Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
• Free income protection and salary continuance insurance
• Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers
• Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

We are seeking a Development Officer to enhance our commitment to sustainable land development across GWW service area. The ideal candidate will assess development applications, planning referrals, and engineering plans to evaluate their impacts on water and sewer infrastructure. Additionally, this role will involve providing technical advice to internal teams, developers, consultants, and local government agencies, ensuring that all new developments meet our requirements and contribute to a sustainable future. If you have a passion for sustainable development and technical expertise in infrastructure planning, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Process Land Development applications and prepare contractual conditions for customers within Greater Western Water’s set target times
• Process Town Planning and Certification Subdivision Referrals
• Maintain systems, standards and procedures to ensure the work is carried out within time limitations.
• Provide support and advice to internal and external customers. (Connections and Metering, Councils, Developers, Consultants, Surveyors and General Public)

Skills & Experience

• Knowledge on processing Development Works Offers and Non-Works Offers.
• Experience in the application of policies, practices, procedures and strategies relating to the Land Development Industry
• A working knowledge and awareness of policies, practices, procedures and strategies relating to development and related approvals.
• Experience in a technical role and knowledge of GIS. 

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: Sunday 15 June