Sustainability push DEECA is driving a bold climate action agenda with emissions reduction targets (halve by 2030, net zero by 2050) and a growing renewable energy sector, presenting opportunities for partnerships in solar, battery storage, offshore wind, and grid modernization services.

Digital security Recent rollout of multi-factor authentication across My Water and the Broker Portal indicates a focus on improving cyber resilience and secure customer interfaces, signaling potential need for identity, access management, and security governance solutions.

Cost and efficiency Significant headcount reductions and ongoing efficiency drives suggest procurement and vendor consolidation opportunities, as well as demand for streamlined operations, change management, and cost-effective technology platforms.

Data and analytics The use of tools like SAP SuccessFactors, Azure DevOps, ArcGIS and analytics-driven initiatives indicate appetite for data integration, analytics, GIS, project management and digital transformation services.

Public sector partnerships Active collaboration with agencies ( Agriculture Victoria, Wildlife Victoria, water authorities) and recent funding in coastal risk mitigation show appetite for program management, grant administration, and disaster response coordination capabilities.