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 permanent role is based at out North East Regional Office in Croydon, and will be working across the Dandenong Ranges, Eastern Suburbs, and in dense bushland areas. Reporting to the Program Lead, this is a pivotal role within the Field Delivery Lower Yarra team. As the Leading Hand Natural Resource Management you will be responsible for providing in field oversight to crews for delivery of natural resources management and civil maintenance and project works on Melbourne Water’s Waterways and Land assets.

These include:

• Undertake natural resources management, civil maintenance and project works and grass maintenance in waterways and land delivery environments
• Opportunities for response to call outs as per Incidents and/or Emergency Response
• Coordinate and direct tasks for achievement of works objectives
• Operation of plant and equipment with certificate of competency, including chainsaw and chipper

For more information please review the Position Description:  Position Description - Leading Hand NRM.pdf

About you:

• Valid Victorian Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and Criminal Record Check
• Certificate/ Diploma in Civil/Environmental disciplines or relevant related work experience
• Other qualifications such as Industry White Card, Chainsaw Ticket, Confined Space Entry, Fall Prevention, Plant Machinery competency, etc.
• 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 take responsibility for own role in ensuring the safety of all team members and other personnel on site
• Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations

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

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

Closing date: Sunday 3^rd August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST