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

Reporting to the Program Lead of Environment, this full time role is based from our Western Treatment Plant in Werribee. As part of our dynamic crew, you’ll work across our grasslands and rivers. 

Undertake natural resource management and/or civil asset maintenance/project activities in waterways and land delivery environments

Your work will involve:

• Weed control and vegetation management
• Operating a variety of tools and machinery including knapsacks, spray rigs, brush cutters, and chainsaws
• Revegetation and planting projects
• On-ground project work restoring and enhancing natural ecosystems

For more information please review the Position Description:  Position_Description_-_Crew_Member..pdf

About you:

• Experience in bushland/grassland management 
• Experience using herbicides and spray rigs.
• Flora Identification and vegetation assessment skills is desirable
• Practical qualifications in Conservation and Land Management (or equivalent)
• A strong work ethic and ability to work safely and effectively in a team
• A genuine commitment to protecting our precious environment for future generations
• 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
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to deliver the appropriate outcomes
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with colleagues, and the general public
• Resilient and able to perform under pressure, especially in emergency situations
• Valid Victorian Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a Police check and pre-employment medical

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: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 11:55pm AEST