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

Our Lower Yarra Field Delivery team is seeking an experienced People Leader to join our team. The role is based at our Olinda depot in Lilydale and is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the regions amenity, civil maintenance, and grass program.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The leadership and management of the internal civil team consisting of 6 to 9 personnel.
• Liaising with internal/external stakeholders including service providers and maintaining active and timely communications
• Ensuring the successful, safe, and timely delivery of the amenity, civil maintenance and grass portfolio.

For more information please review the Position Description:  Program Lead Maintenance- Position Description.pdf

About you:

• Significant experience in managing maintenance programs
• Proven experience in mentoring and leadership, providing technical guidance and oversight for complex works and programs, while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative stakeholder relationships.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental laws, regulations, and statutory obligations.
• Proficient computer skills and competence in using the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• A current Victorian driver’s license is essential.
• Construction Industry Induction card
• Trade or certificate qualification
• Ability to pass a criminal record check

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, 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: Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 11:55pm AEST