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

Reporting to the Manager Delivery Peninsula & Westernport, we now have a full-time, permanent opportunity to join the Field Delivery South East team.

As Program Lead Environment, you will lead, mentor and provide professional expertise to a team of ten direct reports, ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of the Natural Resource Management program on the Mornington Peninsula.

Working across the waterways and Melbourne Water land you will oversee a $3M program of bushland restoration works delivered by both internal crews and our networks of contractors. You will provide in-field assurance and technical guidance, and ensure programs are delivered within agreed budgets, service levels and safety requirements. Working closely with team members, contractors and internal stakeholders, you will monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement and support the ongoing delivery of high-quality outcomes for customers and the community.

You will also play an important role in building an inclusive, high-performing team culture by setting clear expectations, supporting employee development and promoting strong safety leadership. The role may also participate in emergency and incident response activities, including out-of-hours response when required.

About You

You are an experienced operational leader with strong knowledge of bushland restoration works and works delivery and a demonstrated ability to lead field-based teams in a safe, inclusive and high-performing environment.

You will bring sound judgement, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a clear focus on safety, service delivery, quality and financial outcomes. You are a confident communicator who can build constructive relationships, influence contractor crews and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Your skills and experience will include:

• Experience leading, supporting and developing diverse, high-performing and inclusive teams.
• Extensive knowledge of supervising teams delivering maintenance and field-based activities.
• Strong technical knowledge of the various bushland restoration principles, practices and techniques including weed management, revegetation and pest animal control.
• Strong hazard identification, risk assessment and control capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver agreed outcomes while managing competing priorities, deadlines and multiple work activities.
• Experience monitoring team and contractor performance against service, safety, quality and customer requirements.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement in service outcomes, productivity and operational efficiency.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Sound knowledge of systems, policies and procedures relating to Health, Safety and Wellbeing, Environment and Product Quality Management.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and respond to emergency situations.
• Experience managing field crews and influencing contractor crews is highly regarded.
• A trade or certificate qualification and Construction Induction Card.
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence.

For more information, please review the attached position description: Program Lead Environment.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: Wednesday 18th November at 11:55pm AEST