Crew Lead Civil with Fire

**Job Number**:
979379

**Work type**:
Permanent Full Time

**Location**:
Thomson Reservoir

**Categories**:
Environment

**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 yard 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**:
This full time role is based from our Thomson Reservoir in Gippsland. Reporting to the Program Lead, this is a pivotal role within the Field Delivery South East team. As the Crew Lead Civil with Fire, you will be responsible for the oversight of the Natural Resource Management and Civil Maintenance works within the Field Delivery team.

This role is also responsible for bushfire response and preparedness activities within the Thomson and Tarago water supply catchment area. You will work with and provide in field oversight of crews undertaking various on-ground activities. Due to the bushfire component of the role you will be required to participate in an after hours, 24 hour a day recall to work availability roster, during the bushfire season. To do this requires you to reside within 50 minutes of the Thomson work site.

**Please note that Annual Leave over the Summer fire period may be restricted**

For more information please review the Position Description: Position_Description-Crew Lead Civil With Fire.pdf

**About you**:

- Demonstrated experience and capabilities working with and leading crews in a Civil, NRM and/or Land Management, grass management, construction/maintenance environment.
- 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
- Certificate/ Diploma in Civil/Environmental disciplines or relevant related work experience
- Other qualifications such as Industry White Card, Chainsaw Ticket, Confined Space Entry, Fall Prevention, Plant Machinery competency, etc.
- Ability to pass a criminal record check and AusCheck
- Live within 50 minutes of the Thomson work site and be able to meet the response time for First Attack Roster
- Have the ability to pass a Firefighter medical and Task Based Assessment
- Have a Valid Victorian Driver’s license

Please Note: All employees must possess a license to perform any duty which is required to be held under Australian legislation.

**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.

**How to Apply**:
Closing date: Sunday 9th March 2025 at 11:55pm AEST
- The Security of Critical Infrastructure (SoCI) Act 2018 requires Melbourne Water, as an operator of critical infrastructure, to prepare a Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP), which has been undertaken and managed by the Security and Emergency Management Team._
- Melbourne Water are required to assess roles across Melbourne Water to determine what roles are critical under the Act. All employees working in a role deemed SOCI critical will require additional ground checks via AusCheck. This role is deemed critical, and the preferred applicant will be asked to undertake an AusCheck._

**Advertised**:
27 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

**Closing**:
09 Mar 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time