National Water Lead

• One of Australias largest majority employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Lead a high performing integrated water team
• Additional Benefit of a #ME Day (Paid day off once a month)

About Umwelt

Umwelt is an Australian owned environmental consultancy that has been operating for over 30 years across Australia. We are a team of vibrant professionals with experience across a range of sectors including renewables infrastructure defence regulation and policy resources and the urban development sector.

We are seeking an experienced National Water Lead to drive the growth and success of our integrated water teams.

About the Role:

This role will provide inspiring and effective leadership to guide a high performing team with expertise in surface and groundwater management. You will mentor and develop team members including modellers engineers and environmental scientists while implementing strategies to deliver positive outcomes and maintain a competitive robust and diversified service offering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for national water teams ensuring alignment with organisational goals
• Grow mentor and develop a high performing team of water professionals
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture promoting knowledge sharing and professional development
• Maintain strong client relationships providing sound advice and supporting business development initiatives

About You:

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications
• Strong commercial acumen in a professional services context
• Demonstrated experience in a similar or equivalent position
• Self directed a positive attitude and is flexible and resilient when handling pressure with outstanding capacity to multi-task and prioritise effectively
• Demonstrate excellent communication collaborative and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional commitment to providing a high level of service to all clients and internal personnel

What We offer:

Our people are our number one asset and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team you will be offered:

• A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff one extra paid day off per month
• Opportunity to join Umwelts Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered
• A competitive salary based on expertise and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse inclusive and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging mutual respect and kindness.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyones unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process please reach out to our friendly HR team at

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.