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

This full-time role is based from our Healesville Work Centre. Reporting to the Program Lead Delivery you will be responsible for the execution of natural resources management, civil maintenance/project works and bushfire response and preparedness activities on Melbourne Water’s Waterways and Land assets.

Experience and qualifications in forest firefighting are highly regarded, or the willingness to achieve these qualifications. Due to the nature of this pivotal role we do require candidates to reside permanently within 25 minutes driving time of our Work Centre at Healesville. Be available to go on a one-in-three week fire roster during the fire season requiring a 24hr a day recall to work. Please note that annual leave over the Summer fire period will be restricted

About you:

• Experience in natural resource management or civil asset maintenance/project works
• Take care of own and colleagues Health and Safety through identification and reporting of hazards and active involvement in improvement initiatives
• 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 in remote locations and in steep, uneven environments
• Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations
• Ability to use initiative and innovation in a range of tasks
• Experience or the ability to obtain chainsaw competency
• Criminal Records Check
• Medical Assessment
• Valid Victorian Manual Driver’s license - As per Fire vehicles.
• Task based assessment for Fitness
• Meet response time for the First Attack roster

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.