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

Reporting to the Delivery Manager, this is a pivotal role within the Field Delivery North West Team. As the Program Lead Environment, you will be responsible for: leading and managing a skilled team responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable delivery of the works program at the Western Treatment Plant & Werribee area. This full time role is based from our Western Treatment Plant and is eligible for an operational vehicle in line with the Melbourne Water Motor Vehicle policy. Within the role you will:

• Lead and manage the delivery of the works program. This includes monitoring, reviewing, adjusting and improving to deliver maximum efficiency and value for the business.
• Ensure the works program is delivered within budgets that have been negotiated and agreed with internal customers. Ensuring customers are kept up-to-date with robust cost forecasts and accruals.
• Ensure all works Delivery team members have effective Performance Plans, Career Development Plans and all members within the team have appropriate training, skills and tools.
• Participate in event response as directed, which may provide Melbourne Water with “out-of-hours” incident management, this includes coordinating the response to emergencies and incidents on behalf of Melbourne Water. 
• Contribute to regular works and program discussions with key internal teams to ensure agreed service level and business requirements are met

For more information please review the Position Description:  Positon Description- Program Lead, Environment.pdf

About you:

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to supervise teams delivering civil asset, grass maintenance and natural resource management activities.
• Strong hazard identification as well as risk assessment and control capabilities.
• Experience in leading, supporting and enabling teams with a diverse, high performing and inclusive culture.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure agreed outcomes are delivered through meeting deadlines, honouring commitments, whilst responding to various demands and managing multiple activities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated judgement, problem solving and ability to develop innovative solutions to operational and works delivery problems.
• Trade or certificate qualification with relevant licenses and certificates in plant operation
• A valid Victorian Drivers license with the ability to pass a criminal record 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.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 8^th December at 11:55pm AEST