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

The Crew Pipe Repair Civil opportunity is 12-months fixed term full time.

Reporting to the Program Lead Northern Civil this role will be responsible for delivery of water main, pipelines, pipeline repair and civil maintenance / project works on Melbourne Water’s assets.

This will be achieved through:

• Working with crews undertaking various on-ground activities.
• Successful delivery of Civil maintenance and project activities across a geographical area of Melbourne Waters assets
• This role is fulltime position based from our Olinda Reservoir work site in Lilydale. We are looking for someone with experience working on water main pipelines and drainage works. The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate III in Civil Construction or equivalent, HR/HC truck licence and Excavator/Backhoe licence.

About You

Your Skills and Experience 

• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working with crews in a Civil, Construction/Maintenance environment
• Certificate/ Diploma in Civil/Environmental disciplines or relevant related work experience.
• Other qualifications such as Industry White Card, Confined Space Entry, Fall Prevention, Plant Machinery and Heavy Vehicle Licence competency preferred
• Ability to 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.
• 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
• 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

For more information, please review the attached position description:  Pipe Repair Crew Civil Position Description.pdf

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, 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.

How To Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Friday the 14^th of August at 11:55pm AEST