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 is a six month fixed-term Paralegal role reporting to the General Counsel within Melbourne Water’s Legal Team. Working as Paralegal you will be responsible for providing high-quality and confidential paralegal support and assistance across the Legal Team, including: 

• Working across the Legal Team supporting a diverse mix of legal matters including regulatory advice, transactional work and litigation
• Organising and participating in meetings
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting of letters and other legal correspondence
• File management and matter management
• Reading and interpreting laws, regulations, contractual and other related documents
• Assisting with legal document management and discovery processes

About you:

• Have completed your law degree or are nearing the end of your studies and are eager to apply your legal knowledge in a collaborative and values driven workplace
• Understand legal terminology and are quick to pick up new concepts
• Hold strong organisational and time management skills
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally
• Have an eye for detail and enjoy working in a team environment

At Melbourne Water we work in a Structured Hybrid environment, meaning that at least half of your working time is based at your primary work location. This team is based in the Docklands office.

This role is graded a Melbourne Water EA Level 3. The salary on offer is $84,401.04 package.

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains. 

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.   

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through 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, 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 passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your 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 25 June 2025 at 11:55pm AEST