Senior Field Officer, Land Stewardship

•    Perm. Full-time opportunity | Based in Altona Meadows office + GWW sites
•    Lead meaningful, on-ground environmental programs!
•    Salary from $83,607 + 12% super.

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 
This role plays a key part in protecting and enhancing biodiversity across Greater Western Water’s landholdings and service area. 
As the Senior Field Officer – Land Stewardship, you’ll provide expert technical advice and lead the delivery of biodiversity conservation programs that support our Caring for Country strategy and meet state and federal environmental obligations.
You’ll work across planning, operations and community, supporting biodiversity management plans, conservation projects and threatened species actions, while ensuring compliance with legislation including the EPBC Act. This is a hands-on, field-based role with strong influence across the business and external partners.

Responsibilities
•    Provide expert technical advice on biodiversity, threatened species and environmental matters
•    Lead the development and delivery of biodiversity management plans and conservation projects
•    Coordinate contractors and consultants delivering restoration, weed control and revegetation works
•    Undertake environmental surveys, GIS mapping, monitoring and reporting of biodiversity outcomes
•    Ensure compliance with state and federal legislation, including EPBC and biodiversity offsets
•    Build strong partnerships with Traditional Owners, community groups and key stakeholders

Skills & Experience
•    Demonstrated experience delivering biodiversity conservation or land stewardship programs
•    Strong technical knowledge of flora, fauna, threatened species and ecological restoration
•    Experience developing and implementing biodiversity or conservation management plans
•    Capability in environmental monitoring, data analysis and GIS systems
•    Proven stakeholder engagement and contractor management experience
•    Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and advise
•    Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Ecology, Conservation Biology or similar (highly desirable) 
•    Valid Driver’s Licence (essential)

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: 28 January 2026.