We are an independent statutory body responsible for managing Victoria’s environmental water entitlements, in cooperation with program partners, to improve the environmental health of rivers, wetlands and floodplains.

Our core organisation values and example behaviours and attitudes are:

  • Collaboration - we respect and complement our partners
  • Integrity - we are accountable for our actions
  • Commitment - we value healthy rivers, wetlands and floodplains
  • Initiative - we aspire to be leaders in what we do

Our organisation is comprised of four part-time Commissioners, supported by a small office led by the Chief Executive Officer and specialist team members including those in technical, communication and administrative roles.

We are a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace, supporting work-life balance, professional development and career growth.

Our corporate services are provided by the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) and our teams commit to DEECA’s human resource policies, systems and procedures and organisational values. We recruit under the Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024.

Opportunities to work with us are advertised on this page and can be found on the Victorian Government careers website. The Victorian Government careers website also provides information about the application process, tips for applying as well as useful information about working in government.

Current vacancies

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated individual to join the VEWH as the Senior Aboriginal Partnerships Officer.

  • Are you passionate about creating and supporting opportunities for Traditional Owners for self-determination, influence and agency in the planning, decision-making, delivery and monitoring of environmental water on Country?
  • Do you want to experience a collaborative culture where your efforts are valued and your growth is encouraged?

The Senior Aboriginal Partnerships Officer will assist the VEWH to embed Traditional Owner self-determination in the environmental watering program. The position will support Traditional Owners on the path to managing water held for the environment on Country, and work with the VEWH, DEECA, waterway managers, and water corporations on the implementation of Victorian Government Aboriginal Water policy.

Identified position

This position is classified as an “identified position” aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. The position requires an in-depth knowledge of Aboriginal culture and an ability to communicate with Aboriginal communities. Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

For further information about this role and to apply visit the Victorian Government Careers website.

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 21 September 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the Careers Vic portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated individual to join the Victorian Environmental Water Holder (VEWH) as the Team Leader Portfolio Management.

  • Are you passionate about the management of environmental flows, catchment management and water ecology in Victoria?
  • Are you passionate about working with people to achieve environmental and community outcomes?
  • Do you want to experience a collaborative culture where your efforts are valued and your growth is encouraged?

The successful applicant will manage a small team working to ensure that Victoria’s environmental water entitlements are best managed to improve the environmental condition of rivers, wetlands and floodplains. This will include direct oversight of environmental water accounting, environmental water supply/demand analysis, coordinated delivery of environmental water, prioritisation of water through use, trade, and carryover, trade strategy development, commercial trade decisions and implementation, and management of environmental and bulk entitlements.

With a focus on water portfolio management, the Team Leader directs and mentors environmental water coordinators to deliver key VEWH outputs, and is expected to provide authoritative advice to the Executive team and Commission.  The Team Leader contributes to the scoping and delivery of key strategic initiatives for the VEWH, and represent the VEWH in relevant partner and stakeholder forums.

For further information about this role and to apply visit the Victorian Government Careers website.

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 29 September 2025.

All applications must be submitted through the Careers Vic portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Page last updated: 16/09/25