Engagement and Events Officer

Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a large regional organisation servicing diverse communities across the region, stretching from Kerang to the South Australian border. A unique organisation, LMW operates both urban and rural water businesses which support domestic and commercial customers from households through to large-scale irrigation operations. As a leader within the region, LMW has established itself as a major contributor to enhancing regional prosperity, directly impacting social, environmental, and economic benefits. 

About the role:

Reporting directly to the Manager Strategy and Communication you will be responsible for leading community engagement programs and events. Your role will be pivotal in promoting our organisation and advocating for the efficient use of urban and rural water.

Use your skills and expertise to engage with the broader community, our customers and stakeholders and make an impact every day.

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• A high standard of written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communications capability
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• An understanding of public sector communications, or the capacity to learn quickly
• Ability to create and disseminate information on social media.

This role is a full-time limited tenure position based at the LMW Mildura office, working Monday – Friday 8am-5pm.

What we offer:

• A friendly and inclusive culture
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
• A dynamic workplace where every day offers new and exciting ventures
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program.
• A strong focus on career and leadership development
• Attractive salary and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement

Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued. We are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please complete an application form including responses to the following questions:

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. How do you prioritise your workload when you have competing demands?
3. What experience do you have in creating, promoting and undertaking events?

Email your application form and resume to recruitment@lmw.vic.gov.au by 12 Noon Friday 1 August 2025. Enquiries can be directed to Owen Russell – Manager Strategy and Communication on 0475 178 111. or the Recruitment email address.

Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, performing background checks, and conducting pre-employment fitness for work evaluation, including drug and alcohol screening.

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve.

If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don’t hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Steph on 0498 400 052.

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