Our Culture
At Yarra Valley Water, we’re proud to have built an inclusive, purpose-led culture of making a positive difference to people, communities and our natural environment.
This culture informs how we show up in the world. It helps us attract like-minded people to come join us. And it’s something we constantly invest in, so we can continue to evolve with community needs. We’ve written a book on the way we work which celebrates our collective ambitions and values shape the ways we work towards our common goals. It’s a way to share our best practices with others. A way to showcase Yarra Valley Water as a great place to work.
It starts with trust
We trust each other to make effective and safe choices about where work is best carried out. Everybody’s different, so we enable our people to be the designers of their ways of working. Ways that work for the individual, work for the team, and work for the requirements of the role.
We are inclusive
Of all people, no matter where or how their work days are designed. We work hard to stay connected, within our teams and across the business. Before we choose how or where the work is done, we ask: ‘how does this impact the team, our objectives, and our collective abilities to get the job done?’
We care about performance
The measurable impact made by individuals matters far more than time spent in the office. Flexible working is all about enabling our people to do their best job. Accountability is measured by a job well done.
We try new things
We believe in creating a brighter future. Getting there means never standing still, constantly challenging each other and asking: ‘is there a better way?’ It means embracing new ideas, innovating new ways of working, spotting opportunities, trying new things, and learning from our mistakes.
Our people are better for being here
Our approach to flexibility is, ‘yes, unless’. Working towards a shared purpose means we always consider the impacts of our choices on our communities, customers, partners and teams. It means supporting each other to support the communities we serve – ensuring the benefits belong to everyone.
Work with us, and as part of the team you’re supported to bring your ideas, make your impact, write your future, and flourish.
Our people strategy