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, kayak down the Balcombe Creek, 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

We are currently have a Leading Hand Natural Resource Management vacancy working in the Koo Wee Rup area from our depot in the Koo Wee Rup township.

You will work in a unique landscape of the Koo Wee Rup swamp, come nose to nose with Southern brown bandicoots and growling grass frogs, as well as working along the Bass Coast and Bass River valley regions.

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 areas will see you excel within these roles. Due to the travel required for the roles, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Drivers license.

Please see the Position Descriptions for more details:  Position Description - Leading Hand Natural Resource Management.pdf

About you:

• Experience in natural resource management or maintenance/project works
• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working with and leading crews in a NRM environment.
• 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
• 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 Melbournian’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: Monday 26^th January 2026 at 11:55pm AEDT