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 Woori Yallock Work Centre. Within this role you will be responsible for: Delivering civil maintenance, natural resource management and bushfire responses. Making a difference and adding to our work environment within a place where you can learn and perform to your fullest potential.

• Undertaking civil maintenance, natural resource management on various Melbourne's waterways and land assets through a range of techniques including using a range machinery, and 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.

For more information please review the Position Description:  Position Description - Crew Civil with Fire.pdf

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 land management and or civil maintenance environment. 
• Other qualifications such as Industry White Card, Chainsaw Ticket, Plant Tickets, 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 in a team environment to improve processes, respond to various demands and manage multiple activities simultaneously. 
• Have a Valid Victorian Driver’s licence
• Have the ability to pass a Police Check, Pre-employment medical and Task Based Assessment
• Reside within 30 minutes of the work centre to meet the First Response roster

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, LGBTIQ+ individuals, neurodivergent 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 11^th January 2026 at 11:55pm AEST