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

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.

Within the role you also be accountable for meeting specified quality, timeliness, budgetary and compliance requirements, as well as prompt and effective response and contribution to Melbourne Water’s firefighting organisation including fire response activities and tactical on the ground operations.

Please note that you will be required to participate in an after hours, 24 hour a day recall to work availability roster, to provide prompt response to bushfire emergencies.

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

About you:

• 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. is desirable
• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working with and leading crews in a Civil, Natural Resource Management and/or Land Management, grass management, construction/maintenance environment.
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to deliver the appropriate outcomes
• Experience or ability to attain general firefighting qualifications
• 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
• Ability to pass a Police Check, Pre-Employment medical and meet response time for First Attack roster

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.

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: Wednesday 15^th October 2025 at 11:55pm AEST