About the Role

Reporting to Program Lead Delivery, this is a pivotal role within the Service Delivery Portfolio. As the Crew NRM with Fire you will be responsible for: making a difference and adding to our work environment, within a place where you can learn and perform to your fullest potential.

• Undertaking NRM activities on various Melbourne's waterways and land assets through a range of techniques including using a range of hand and power tools.
• Understanding and undertake defined quality control/assurance on activities performed.
• Taking care of own and colleagues Health and Safety through identification and reporting of hazards and active involvement in improvement initiatives. 
• Performing routine maintenance on tools and equipment.
• Prompt and effective response and contribution to Melbourne Water’s firefighting organisation, potentially including first attack fire response activities and tactical on the ground operations.
• Help to foster a culture of Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
• A firefighter task-based assessment will be required for this role as well as a fit for emergency medical. 
• A valid Driver’s License as this role requires occasional travel.

About you:

• You have the 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.
• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working in NRM and/or Land Management, maintenance environment. 
• You will be required to work in one or more of the following roles (subject to an individual’s training, skills and competency); General Fire Fighter, fire tanker operator, heavy machine operator, or team member of a Forest Fire Management Victoria taskforce. 
• Certificate or Diploma in Environmental disciplines or relevant related work experience. 
• Other qualifications such as Industry White Card, Chainsaw Ticket, Chemcert etc. 
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to deliver the appropriate outcomes. 
• Preparedness to work under adverse conditions and weather. 
• 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 to a team environment to improve processes, respond to various demands and manage multiple activities simultaneously. 
• Must reside permanently within 25 minutes driving time of Work Centre – Woori Yallock.  
• Be available for out of hours availability (24 hour a day recall to work) and out of hours emergency response (when rostered). 
• Be available to go on a fire roster during the fire season.
• Annual Leave over the Summer fire period will be restricted.

For more information, please review the attached Position Description:  MW1305 - Position Description - Crew NRM with Fire.pdf

How to Apply

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Closing date: Wednesday 22^nd May at 11:55pm AEST