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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

The Works Delivery group is responsible for the delivery planning and safe execution of all maintenance and minor capital field work across Water Supply, Sewerage, Drainage, Waterways and Catchments for Melbourne Water.   

Reporting to the Program Lead, you will form part of a dynamic and enthusiastic field-based team led by Leading Hands. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference and add to our work environment, within a place where you can learn and perform to your fullest potential through: 

• Undertaking civil activities on various Melbourne's Waterways, Drainage and Land assets through a range of techniques, primarily using a range of hand and power tools but also excavators and other plant.
• Understanding and undertake defined quality control/assurance on activities performed 
• Taking care of own and colleagues Health and Safety through identification and reporting of hazards and active involvement in improvement initiatives. 
• Performing routine maintenance on tools and equipment 

For more information please review the Position Description:  Position Description - Crew Civil.pdf

About you:

• You have the 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  
• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working in Civil or Land Management, maintenance environment. 
• 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. 

This is a full time role based at our Olinda Reservoir with travel required to field based sites and assets throughout Melbourne Waters network. 

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, 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: Sunday 1st September 2024 at 11:55pm AEST