Integrated Watershed Management Business Class Lead Water Resource Plan Formulation

We are seeking an experienced Integrated Watershed Management Business Class Lead for Water Resource Plan Formulation to provide strategic and technical leadership across the development of sustainable, evidence-based water resource plans. This role will guide multidisciplinary teams in assessing watershed conditions, balancing competing water demands, and translating hydrological, environmental, social, and economic information into practical planning outcomes. The successful candidate will help shape long-term approaches to water security, catchment resilience, and equitable resource allocation.

Key responsibilities include leading the formulation, review, and implementation of integrated watershed and water resource plans; establishing planning frameworks, methodologies, standards, and quality controls; and coordinating technical inputs from water resources, engineering, environmental, agricultural, legal, economic, and community specialists. You will oversee the analysis of water availability, demand, risks, climate variability, ecological requirements, and future development scenarios. The role will also involve preparing business cases, investment priorities, policy recommendations, and decision-support materials for senior leadership and relevant authorities.

You will build effective relationships with government agencies, local authorities, communities, landholders, industry representatives, researchers, and other stakeholders. Strong consultation, negotiation, facilitation, and communication skills are essential, including the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. Applicants should have a relevant degree in water resources management, hydrology, environmental science, engineering, natural resource management, or a related discipline, together with substantial experience in integrated water planning or watershed management.

Experience leading complex programmes, managing consultants and budgets, interpreting legislation and policy, and applying climate adaptation and risk-based planning approaches is highly desirable. A strategic mindset, sound judgement, collaborative leadership style, and commitment to sustainable and inclusive water governance will be essential for success.