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 currently have a full-time position and a fixed-term contract Leading Hand Natural Resource Management roles. These pivotal roles will report into the Program Lead and will be based from our South East Regional Office in Bangholme.

As the Leading Hand you will be responsible for providing in-field oversight to a small crew of 4 for the work delivery of natural resource management, grass management and civil maintenance on Melbourne Eater’s Waterways & Land assets across the South East of Melbourne.

About you:

• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working with and leading crews in a Civil, NRM and/or Land Management, grass management, construction/maintenance environment.
• Ability to work and contribute in a team environment to improve processes, respond to various demands and manage multiple activities simultaneously
• Demonstrated experience operating plant and/ or equipment to undertake grass management and civil maintenance with relevant certificate of competency
• 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
• Certificate/ Diploma in Civil/Environmental disciplines or relevant related work
• Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations
• Valid Victorian Driver’s license

Please Note: All employees must possess a license to perform any duty which is required to be held under Australian legislation.

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.