Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, we care for water, life and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, run through a backyard sprinkler, or kayak down the Yarra—we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home —just as we have for over 130 years.

If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right, you're in the right place.

About the Role

We have multiple fixed term contracts and a full time permanent Crew Natural Resource Management role, within our Peninsula, Dandenong and Lower Yarra teams. Based out of our South East Regional Office in Bangholme you will be reporting to the Program Lead, Delivery. This pivotal role is responsible for the execution of natural resources management including undertaking chemical, mechanical and manual weed control activities. You will also assist in daily works preparation including suitable equipment, PPE and planning. These roles will see you work on Melbourne Water’s Waterways and Land assets across the South East of Melbourne.

About you:

• Experience in natural resource management or civil asset maintenance/project works
• Sound interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people both within Melbourne Water, external organisations and with the general public
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment to improve processes, respond to various demands and manage multiple activities simultaneously
• Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations
• Relevant trade or tertiary qualification ie. Natural Resource Management, Conservation land Management
• Chemical Users Certificate and ACUP
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• High level of physical fitness and bushland navigation
• Chainsaw experience desirable

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care about water and all life that springs from it.

Our people are fuelled by passion, and with safety at the forefront, we have an unwavering sense of purpose, and are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning permeates everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and care deeply for public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.