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 South East Regional office in Bangholme. Reporting to the Program Lead, this is a pivotal role within the Field Delivery South East team. In this role, you will collaborate with a small, highly motivated team to perform a variety of maintenance activities on our unique land and drainage and waterway assets.

Your responsibilities will include condition monitoring and asset inspections, drainage pit maintenance, minor asset repairs, litter and rubbish collection and grass and vegetation management. Your efforts will play a crucial role in enhancing the liveability of the Mornington Peninsula by enhancing our waterways and creeks, ensuring that our drainage systems are operating and by maintaining the safety and amenity of Melbourne Water owned land.

Your interest in serving the community within land management and drainage partnered with your motivated attitude and love of the outdoors will see you succeed within this role.

About you:

• Ability to work proactively as a member of the team, contribute fully to team decision-making and take responsibility for own role in ensuring the safety of all team members and other personnel on site
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to deliver the appropriate outcomes
• Ability to use initiative and innovation in a range of tasks
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with colleagues, and the general public
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure, especially in emergency situations
• Valid Victorian Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a Police check and pre-employment medical

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.