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 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 

Reporting to the Program Lead, this full-time Natural Resource Management position, based from our Brooklyn Pumping Station, is a pivotal role within the Werribee and WTP team.  As part of our dynamic crew, you will help care for the grasslands, waterways, wetlands and open spaces that communities rely on, and see the impact of your work every day.   

You will: 

• Deliver works across natural resource management and/or civil asset maintenance/project activities in waterways and land delivery environments 

• Complete weed control and vegetation management tasks in a variety of important sites such as grasslands, saltmarsh, riparian areas, wetlands and areas of High Biological significance 

• Use and care for hand tools, power tools and small machinery safely and effectively  

• Follow safety, environmental and quality procedures and report hazards, incidents and near misses promptly 

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

About You 

You’re someone who thrives in hands on outdoor work and takes pride in improving the places your community depends on. You bring a strong sense of teamwork, look out for others and never compromise on safety. At your core is a genuine commitment to protecting our environment for future generations, paired with a proactive, problem-solving mindset that helps you tackle challenges with confidence and purpose. 

Essentials we would love you to bring: 

• Experience working in grassland or natural areas, and/or in civil asset maintenance and project works  

• Strong weed identification skills and proven capability in weed control techniques including herbicide application, manual removal and revegetation 

• Confident using small tools and machinery including vehicle mounted spray rigs, backpack sprayers and brush cutters, chainsaws and hand saws  

• Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations 

• 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 

Highly desirable skills 

• Flora identification and vegetation assessment capability 

• Ability to use spatial tools such as ArcGIS Pro for mapping and field data 

Please Note:  All employees must possess a valid Driver’s 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. 

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, LGBTIQ+ individuals, neurodivergent 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.