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
We have a full time permanent role, and two fixed term Crew Natural Resource Management roles (11 months and 8 months) based at our Brooklyn Work Depot. Reporting to the Program Lead, these are pivotal roles within the Field Delivery Maribyrnong team. As a Crew Member of a small team, you will be responsible for the execution of natural resources management maintenance works on Melbourne Water’s Waterways and Land assets.
This will include:
- Undertaking weed control and revegetation work across a number of waterways and land assets within the beautiful Maribyrnong River, Merri Creek, Darebin Creek and Plenty River catchments.
- Operation of a range of hand and power tools
- Herbicide spraying with a knapsack
- Communicating mostly with internal customers and members of the general public, and occasionally external stakeholders, such as private landholders, local governments, community groups, consultants, and various other government agencies.
For more information please review the Position Description: Position Description - Crew NRM.pdf
About you:
- Experience in natural resource management maintenance/project works preferred
- Positive attitude with a passion for learning and sharing skills
- Ability to work proactively as a member of the team, contribute fully to team decision-making and take responsibility for own role in ensuring the safety of all team members and other personnel on site
- Sound interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people both within Melbourne Water, external organisations and with the general public
- Ability to work and contribute in a team environment to improve processes, respond to various demands and manage multiple activities simultaneously
- Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations
- A valid Victorian Driver’s license
- Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check and pre-employment medical
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.
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: Tuesday August 5th 2025 at 11:55pm AEST