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 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

Looking for a hands-on outdoor role where you can work as part of a supportive crew and see the results of your work every day?

We’re looking for a Crew Maintenance team member to join our maintenance team based in Werribee, travelling to sites across the western region from Melton through to Altona.

Reporting to a Leading Hand, you’ll work alongside experienced team members carrying out planned and responsive maintenance activities across Melbourne Water sites and assets.

What you’ll be doing while contributing to a positive, practical, and safety-focused team environment

• Carry out a range of hands-on maintenance inspections and works across our sites and assets
• Complete planned and responsive maintenance activities
• Operate tools, equipment and machinery safely and effectively
• Identify maintenance issues and support appropriate repairs/servicing
• Work closely with your Leading Hand and other crew members to get the job done safely and efficiently
• Follow safe work practices, procedures and site requirements
• Travel to different work sites across the western region
• Occasionally support with grass and vegetation works during peak periods
• Assist with Litter/Rubbish collection from creeks/rivers and other waterways
• Sporadically respond to emergency spill events when needed through the day and possible after hours for large events

About you

You’ll enjoy practical, hands-on work and being part of a crew where everyone contributes. You’ll be comfortable working outdoors, travelling between sites and taking pride in maintaining important assets.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in maintenance, field-based, operational or similar hands-on work
• Is comfortable using tools, equipment and machinery
• Has a strong commitment to safety
• Is reliable, practical and willing to learn
• Works well as part of a team and can follow direction
• Takes pride in completing work to a high standard
• Holds a current driver licence

A work pattern with more time back. This role offers a compressed working arrangement, allowing you to work a nine-day fortnight, with every second Monday off.  No two days are the same in the maintenance crew, you might start your day at the Western Treatment Plant and travel to Bachus March in the morning and finish your day closer to Hobson Bay, this role offers variety and the opportunity to learn new skills and advance exciting skills by working alongside true subject matter experts.  It’s a great opportunity to join a hands-on maintenance team, work across a variety of sites and build your skills while contributing to the ongoing care and reliability of Melbourne Water’s assets. If you enjoy practical work, working outdoors and being part of a crew that gets things done, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please review the attached position description:  Position Description - Crew Maintenance (WTP).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, 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 22 Nov at 11:55pm AEST