Crew Natural Resource Management

**Job Number**:
979675

**Work type**:
Fixed Term Contract, Permanent Full Time

**Location**:
Melbourne - South Region

**Categories**:
Environment, Operations and Maintenance

**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 is a six-month Fixed Term Contract role running from July through to December 2025. Reporting to the Program Lead, this is a pivotal role within the Field Delivery South East Team in the Peninsula Westernport region.

This Crew Natural Resource Management Role will see you make a difference to both the environment and to the health of the waterways of the iconic Mornington Peninsula. Along with traditional land owners these vital roles ensure the successful delivery of natural resource management and project works within the Peninsula Westernport region.

As a Crew Member your will be responsible for the execution of Natural Resource Management and maintenance works within the Peninsula Westernport region.

Your ability to work part as a team and experience within Natural Resource Management as well as passion for improving the biodiversity and aesthetics of the waterways in your community will see you excel within these roles. Due to the travel required for the roles, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Drivers license.

For more information, please see the Position Description: Position Description - Crew NRM.pdf

**About you**:

- Experience in natural resource management or maintenance/project works
- Ability to operate a range of hand and power tools
- Problem solving skills, including the ability to deliver the appropriate outcomes
- 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
- Demonstrated experience and capabilities working with and leading crews in a Civil, NRM and/or Land Management, grass management, construction/maintenance environment.
- Certificate/ Diploma in Environmental disciplines or relevant related work experience
- Other qualifications such as Industry White Card, Chainsaw Ticket, AgVet, Fall Prevention, etc desired
- Valid Victorian Driver’s License
- Ability to pass a pre-employment medical assessment and a criminal record check

*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 13th July at 11:55pm AEST

**Advertised**:
04 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

**Closing**:
13 Jul 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time