Leading Hand Civil with Coxswain Accreditation

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.

Reporting to the Program Lead, this full-time position is based at our South East Regional Office in Bangholme. This role will be working across the Brighton, Bayside, Port Melbourne, Greater Dandenong and Knox. A Coxswain's Accreditation and experience is required and essential for the success of this role.

An operational vehicle will be provided. As the Leading Hand you will be responsible for inspecting and maintaining functionality of waterways and drainage assets, litter collection, minor civil maintenance tasks such and minor fence repairs, data collection and coordination of works. As a frontline leader you will have one direct report and primarily work in a crew of two. Additionally, you will operate a small boat and non-motorised barge to navigate, transport and deliver beach and jetty maintenance works within Patterson Lakes. You will take care of your own and colleagues Health and Safety through identification and controlling of hazards, and actively contributing to our generative safety culture.

For more information please review the Position Description:  Position Description - Leading Hand

• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working with and leading crews in a Civil, NRM and/or Land Management, grass management, construction/maintenance environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating plant and/ or equipment to undertake grass management and civil maintenance with relevant certificate of competency
• 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 take responsibility for own role in ensuring the safety of all team members and other personnel on site
• 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
• Valid Victorian Driver's License
• Coxswain Accreditation and experience operating a small vessel
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and Criminal Record Check

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.

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 12th October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST