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 Warburton work centre in the picturesque Yarra ranges. Reporting to the Manager Delivery Upper Yarra & Thomson you will be responsible for leading, managing and mentoring Crews and Seasonal Firefighters to ensure Melbourne Water is fire ready and can deliver Civil and Natural Resource Management maintenance works.

Within the role you will ensure the delivery and facilitation of efficient and effective maintenance (and where applicable minor capital programs), through front line operational leadership, direction and support to team members, service providers and other contractors. As well as ensuring the delivery of the works program is integrated, enhanced, balanced and continuously improved to deliver the best outcome for operations, customers and key stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the role you must reside within 30 minutes of the Warburton work centre, have a valid Victorian Drivers license and have the ability to pass a Task based Assessment for fitness. This position is eligible for an operational vehicle in line with MW Motor Vehicle policy and procedures.

 **Please note Annual Leave over the Summer fire period will be restricted.**

For more information please review the Position Description:  Program Lead Delivery- Position Description.pdf

About you:

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to lead and supervise teams delivering catchment and waterway maintenance and fire preparedness and response. 
• Experience in working with teams to successfully lead and implement change, including the ability to influence change through workgroups and with colleagues and direct reports.
• Experience with MS Office and other IT asset based systems..
• Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations.
• Sound knowledge of systems, policies and procedures which address Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Environment, and Product Quality Management matters.
• Strong hazard identification as well as risk assessment and control capabilities.
• General Fire Fighter accreditation with the ability and motivation to reach and maintain a Level 1 Fire Operations Officer qualification.
• Task based assessment for Fitness
• Meet response time for First Attack roster
• Victorian Driver’s License (Travel to work sites and other Melbourne Water offices)
• Ability to pass a Criminal record check, pre-employment medical and AusCheck

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 23^rd March 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

The Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) Act 2018 requires Melbourne Water, as an operator of critical infrastructure, to prepare a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP), which has been undertaken and managed by the Security and Emergency Management Team.

Melbourne Water are required to assess roles across Melbourne Water to determine what roles are critical under the Act. All employees working in a role deemed SOCI critical will require additional background checks via AusCheck.  This role is deemed critical, and the preferred applicant will be asked to undertake an AusCheck.

The AusCheck process is outlined clearly in this presentation provided by AusCheck CI Critical Worker: Getting Started Guide | Rise 360 (articulate.com). This guide steps through each of the below steps in detail.