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 is a five-month Fixed Term Contract role running from August through to December 2025. Reporting to the Program Lead, this is a pivotal role within the Field Delivery North West Team based from our North East Regional Office in Croydon.

This Crew Natural Resource Management Role will see you make a difference to both the environment and to the health of the waterways of the Eastern Suburbs through to the Dandenong ranges. Along with traditional land owners these vital roles ensure the successful delivery of natural resource management and project works within the region.

Your ability to work part as a team and experience within Natural Resource Management as well as passion for improving the biodiversity and aesthetics of the waterways in your community will see you excel within these roles. Due to the travel required for the role, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Drivers license.

Please see the Position Description for more details:  Position_Description_-_Crew_Member..pdf

About you:

• Experience in natural resource management or maintenance/project works 
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to deliver the appropriate outcomes
• 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 under pressure and in emergency situations
• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working with and leading crews in a Civil, NRM and/or Land Management, grass management, construction/maintenance environment.
• Certificate/ Diploma in Environmental disciplines or relevant related work experience
• Other qualifications such as Industry White Card, Chainsaw Ticket, AgVet, Fall Prevention, etc desired
• Valid Victorian Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and criminal record check

*Please Note:  All employees must possess a license to perform any duty which is required to be held under Australian legislation*

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

To apply for this five month fixed term contract please click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 10^th August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST