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.
Leading Hand – Natural Resource Management. Fixed term parental leave cover until August 20279-day fortnight | Every second Friday off.
Are you an experienced and passionate Natural Resource Management professional who enjoys helping others build confidence, solve problems and do their best work?
We’re looking for a Leading Hand – Natural Resource Management to join a small team of four and provide hands-on leadership, coaching and guidance in the day-to-day delivery of natural resource management and project works.
This isn’t about sitting on the sidelines. You’ll work alongside the crew in this field-based role, helping plan and coordinate daily activities, allocating tasks based on individual skills and strengths, and making sure the team has the tools, support and direction they need to work safely and effectively. No two days are the same. One day you might be undertaking weed control, and revegetation works along a waterway, and the next you could be supporting environmental restoration projects across municipalities including:
What you’ll be doing
A big part of this role is supporting people in your team to succeed. You’ll:
About you
You’ll bring experience working with and leading crews within Natural Resource Management, land management, maintenance or a similar field environment.
More importantly, you’ll be someone who is passionate about the environment and who enjoys developing and engaging others to complete required outcomes. You’re approachable, calm and practical, and comfortable giving people clear direction whilst also creating an environment where they feel supported to ask questions and build their capability.
You’ll also bring strong safety awareness, sound problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders and members of the public.
What we offer
If you’re the kind of leader who people naturally turn to for advice, encouragement and practical guidance, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please review the attached position description: Position Description - Leading Hand NRM.pdf
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, 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: 11th of November at 11:55pm AEST
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