Job vacancies

  • Leading Hand Civil Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Bangholme Closing date:

    Reporting to the Program Lead, this full-time role based from our South East Regional Office in Bangholme. This role will be working across the Brighton, Bayside, Port Melbourne, Greater Dandenong and Knox.

  • Leading Hand Civil with Coxswain Accreditation Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Bangholme Closing date:

    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.

  • Crew Lead Civil With Fire Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Woori Yallock Closing date:

    This full time role is based from our Woori Yallock Work Centre. Reporting to the Program Lead Delivery, this is a pivotal role within the Field Delivery South East Team. As the Crew Lead Civil with Fire you will be responsible for providing in field oversight of crews undertaking various on-ground activities which include civil maintenance, natural resources management, project works, bushfire response and preparedness activities on Melbourne Water’s Waterways and Land assets.

  • Senior Project Manager (Medium Risk Capital) Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Melbourne - Docklands Closing date:

    Join our Major Capital Delivery Team as a Senior Project Manager, leading medium-risk projects with strong systems, teamwork, and impactful delivery.

  • Senior Safety Advisor Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Melbourne - Docklands Closing date:

    The Senior Safety Advisor is responsible for supporting the operational delivery of Melbourne Water’s safety strategy and work plan. This role provides expert advice on risk-based safety practices, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and offers operational safety support to the Service Delivery Group, contractors, customers, and the community. Key accountabilities include leading hazard identification and improvement initiatives, promoting a generative safety culture, supporting complex safety investigations, and building safety capability across teams. The position requires strong facilitation, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as the flexibility to work across multiple sites.

  • Team Lead Asset Information Systems Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Melbourne - Docklands Closing date:

    Join our Geospatial Data & Systems Services team in a leadership role that blends technical expertise with people management.

  • Waterways & Land Officer Work type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Melbourne - South Region Closing date:

    Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing waterways, wetlands and estuaries? This is your opportunity to join Melbourne Water as a Waterways & Land Officer in the Mornington Peninsula and Westernport Team. (12 month fixed term contract) In this role you will play a pivotal role in managing and improving Melbourne’s waterways, catchments, drainage and land. You will work on meaningful projects that make a real difference to the environment and the community in the Frankston and Lang Lang Catchments. As part of the role you will manage the internationally significant, Ramsar listed - Edithvale Seaford Wetlands.  You'll collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including local governments, community groups, and first nations' groups, to deliver impactful programs and initiatives. If you have strong relationship-building skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to improving the environment, we want to hear from you! This role is based at our South East Regional Office (Carrum).

  • Senior Property Officer Work type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Melbourne - Docklands Closing date:

    Step into a key role where you’ll help shape how Melbourne Water manages its property portfolio.

  • Asset Manager Work type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Melbourne - Docklands Closing date:

    Play a crucial part in achieving optimal asset management outcomes for the Western Treatment Plant, with a focus on Civil Assets.

  • Specialist Technology GRC Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Melbourne - Docklands Closing date:

    Provide expert compliance oversight and management of cyber security risks across the business.

  • Planning and Environment Lawyer Work type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Melbourne - Docklands Closing date:

    Provide legal guidance on planning and environmental matters, helping the organisation navigate complex issues with clarity and confidence.

  • Water Supply Operator Work type: Permanent Full Time Location: Winneke Office Closing date:

    This full time role is required to oversee the Operations and Maintenance of the Winneke Water Treatment Plant, Sugarloaf Reservoir and associated Assets and we are seeking electrical capability to support a significant program of upcoming electrical/HV upgrades/renewals across the Winneke complex and associated area. As the Water Supply Operator you will be responsible for managing day-to-day and emergency operations of Melbourne Water’s water supply assets. These assets include; storage and service reservoirs, filtration and chemical dosing plants, pumping stations and transfer mains. This involves practical hands-on operational duties, and the use of several IT systems including remote monitoring & system control.