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 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.
We have two permanent, full time opportunities available.
This role works full time in the field and will be responsible for working within the South East Regions across Melbourne.
As the Leading Hand Maintenance, you will be responsible for providing in-field oversight of your work crew for delivery of maintenance and maintenance project works, asset inspections, data collection and litter removal.
Reporting to the Program Lead Maintenance, this role provides on-the-ground leadership of a crew of two or more, delivering safe, efficient maintenance across waterways and drainage infrastructure.
You will plan and coordinate daily works, lead site operations, and ensure tasks are completed to standard and on schedule. This includes leading inspections of rock weirs, fishways, and dam wall embankments, undertaking debris removal across waterways and wetlands, and carrying out maintenance activities such as minor fencing repairs.
A key focus of the role is leading your offsider in the field—driving safety, maintaining productivity, and ensuring clear communication across all works.
This role suits a hands-on operator with strong leadership capability who thrives in a practical, outdoor environment.
Your Skills and Experience
For more information, please review the attached position description: Position Description - Leading Hand (Civil).pdf
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.
Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.
Closing date: Tuesday the 30th of June at 11:55pm AEST
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We have two permanent, full time opportunities available. As the Leading Hand Maintenance, you will be responsible for providing in-field oversight of your work crew for delivery of maintenance and maintenance project works, asset inspections, data collection and litter removal.
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