Position overview
- 5-Year Maximum-Term Contract, Full-Time opportunity
- True hybrid working – work from home and our Mitcham office
- $230,496 TRP inclusive of 12% superannuation
About us
We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.
Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.
We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners / Custodians in water and land management.
The role
The Divisional Manager, Technology Strategy and Portfolio, provides strategic leadership and coordination of the organisation’s Information Technology Strategy and integrated Digital Enablement Plan to support delivery of Yarra Valley Water’s 2030 Strategy.
Accountable for the transformation portfolio, cyber security, enterprise data and analytics, architecture, digital metering, vendor and procurement management, and delivery governance, the position drives alignment between technology capabilities and business outcomes.
The Divisional Manager fosters a collaborative and empowered culture, enabling teams to deliver through traditional, agile, and experimental approaches—ensuring Yarra Valley Water’s technology evolves in step with customer needs and strategic priorities.
Your key responsibilities
Partner with the Service Futures Leadership Team to develop the organisation’s Technology Strategy, AI Strategy and Enterprise Architecture and deliver the Digital Enablement Plan supporting achievement of Yarra Valley Water’s 2030 Strategy.Lead and contribute to corporate objectives for customer experience, culture, diversity and inclusion, stakeholder engagement and reputation.Demonstrate care, empowerment and accountability and model YVW’s values in everything we doTransformation portfolio
Working with the Group Leadership Team and the wider organisation to develop a business aligned Technology Strategy positioning technology as an effective pillar of Corporate Strategy objectives and future pricing submissions.Lead development and implementation of the Digital Enablement Plan, ensuring technology investment and delivery align with business outcomes and customer valueEmbed agile, iterative and outcome-based delivery methods to accelerate learning, risk management and responsiveness to business needs.Cyber Security
Supporting the Head of Cyber Security to lead the development and execution of YVW’s Cyber Security Strategy to achieve target risk levels and embed security awareness across the enterpriseEnterprise Data and Analytics
Oversee the Enterprise Data and Analytics Strategy, and enhanced data access environments, ensuring trusted, well governed and accessible data with actionable insights that inform decisions and improve servicesArchitecture
Define and maintain YVW’s Enterprise Architecture Framework, setting clear principles to guide technology decision-making, investment and technology asset lifecycleProvide architectural governance and oversight for all major initiatives and projects to ensure consistency, scalability and alignment with enterprise standards and business objectivesChampion architecture as a key enabler of agility, sustainability and innovationDigital Metering
Provide leadership direction to the Digital Metering Program, from strategy and planning through to delivery and transition to operationsResponsible for defining and implementing the future operating model, ensuring integration with business processesVendor & Procurement Management
Manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring value creation, performance accountability and partnership alignment with enterprise priorities and governance frameworksOversee due diligence, risk management and ongoing vendor performance evaluationWhat we’re looking for
Proven functional leadership — a people-focused, supportive, and empowering leader who enables high-performing teams.Expertise in developing and executing enterprise-level technology strategies that drive organisational outcomes.Strong background in managing complex technology infrastructure and application environments.Deep understanding of cyber security frameworks, governance models, and delivery practices.Demonstrated experience leading technology-driven change across diverse and evolving environments.Exceptional senior stakeholder engagement, influence, and relationship management skills.Knowledge and / or qualification in cyber security frameworks (i.e. NIST CSF or equivalent)PRINCE2, SAFe, Agile or other project management / delivery methodologyTertiary qualification in a science, technology or related discipline – highly desirableITIL service management or equivalent – highly desirableTo view the full position description, click HERE.
Why Yarra Valley Water?
We celebrate and encourage new thinking at every level. Creating opportunities for you to grow – both professionally, and personally. When you flourish, we all do.
$230,496 TRP inclusive of 12% superannuationFlexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.Free and secure on-site parking with on-site café at our Mitcham office14 weeks paid leave parental leave15 days paid personal leave, which can be used for caring, wellbeing, mental health, menstrual or menopauseRequest to swap certain public holidays for another day of paid leaveTo read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE .
Did you know?
Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
How to apply
Applications should include a supporting Cover Letter and Resume.
Closing date : Wednesday, 26 November 2025
This position is available for Yarra Valley Water employees and external applicants.
We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds. If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please call 03 9872 2542 or email dei@yvw.com.au . If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.au .
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.
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