We have two fixed term roles available for two strong people leaders to join the team as Communications & Engagement Manager. The roles will lead and drive communication and engagement strategies, alongside providing program leadership for complex projects and business strategies delivered by Melbourne Water. The Communications and Engagement Manager will be responsible for a Melbourne Water Service Portfolio ensuring strategic forward planning, consistent engagement approach and common language for projects and works associated with Sewerage, Water, Waterways, Flooding and Drainage and critical engagement services for high risk and medium risk planning and delivery as well as industry leadership and relationship management.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and complex infrastructure that directly impact Melbourne’s water quality, environmental sustainability, and resilience. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with a passion for the water industry and a desire to drive continuous improvement across all aspects of Mechanical Engineering and Asset Management at Melbourne Water.

Reporting to People Hub Manager, this is a pivotal role within our highly talented People Services function. As a Senior People Hub Advisor, you will be responsible for helping to ensure the People Hub continues to deliver a quality customer service experience in response to all people related matters. This role will actively contribute to the mentorship of colleagues while providing expertise, advice, and solutions for a variety of HR related queries.

Reporting to the Manager Learning & Leadership Capability, this is a pivotal role within the Leadership & Capability team. As the Leadership Development Lead you will be responsible for driving a culture of continuous and conscious learning at Melbourne Water, through educating the business on effective ways to embed and apply learning into their ways of working and through facilitation, delivery and management of engaging learning experiences and programs as well as coaching.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, Sourcing Delivery, this is a pivotal role for the delivery of leading and facilitating sourcing and procurement tender activities across multiple category portfolios. The role is responsible for developing, delivering, and managing the end-to-end sourcing process from when a sourcing need is identified and allocated in the Programme of Works, to contract execution.

In this 12-month opportunity, the Customer and Community Engagement Lead will be accountable to the Senior Manager, Price Submission Engagement for finalising the design and leading the delivery of the Customer and Broader Community engagement stream, and the Water Sector engagement stream for Melbourne Water's Price Submission Engagement program.

An ongoing administration/coordination role based in the Docklands.

Melbourne Water has an ongoing opportunity for an Assistant Company Secretary based at the Docklands.

We are currently have a full time position and a fixed term role within our Field Delivery Bayside and Dandenong team, from our South East Regional office in Carrum. These exciting and dynamic roles will see you make a difference to both the environment and along the waterways within the following Councils: Bayside, Kingston, Dandenong, Glen Eira, Knox, Monash, Yarra Ranges & Casey. Along with traditional land owners these vital roles ensure the successful delivery of natural resource management and project works within the South East region. As a Crew Member your will be responsible for the execution of Natural Resource Management project of works which includes the use of a chainsaw and chipper within local council areas.

Currently we have two vacancies in the Water Supply Operations Team.  One of the vacancies is within the Silvan Operations Team, based at Silvan Reservoir and the second vacancy is in the Northern Operations Team, initially based in the Yarra Valley.  Both these roles will report into the Local Team Lead Operator. . As the Water Supply Operator you will be responsible for managing day-to-day and emergency operations of Melbourne Water’s water supply assets. These assets include; storage and service reservoirs, treatment plants, pumping stations and transfer mains. This involves practical hands-on operational duties, and the use of several IT systems including remote monitoring & system control.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Capital Delivery (Performance), this is a pivotal role within the Capital Delivery – Performance team within Melbourne Water Major Capital Delivery. As the Construction Advisor, Major Capital Delivery you will be responsible for the oversight of site based construction activities on nominated projects providing assurance to best practice systems, processes and construction methodologies; and ensuring all construction methodologies within the Major Capital Program are delivered safely and efficiently whilst meeting the required business quality and functional requirements.

Reporting to the Manager Asset Knowledge & Technology, Strategic Planning, this is a pivotal role within the Asset Knowledge & Technology team.

Reporting to the Area Lead – Program Delivery, this full time role is based from our South East Regional Office in Bangholme. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for delivering multiple civil projects across the minor capital team. Due to the vast travel required for the role, an operational vehicle will be provided in line with Melbourne Water’s Motor Vehicle policy.

The Asset Protection team currently have three full time vacancies. As the Senior Asset Protection Officer you will be responsible complex applications for works interfacing with Melbourne Water assets and administering Asset Protection Condition Letters spanning across the Melbourne region.

The role of Senior Media Advisor is a pivotal role within the Media and Community Affairs. In this role you will be responsible build Melbourne Water’s brand and reputation by driving proactive and positive coverage of Melbourne Water’s services and work via traditional media. You will maintain a proactive program of positive PR and effective issues preparedness. Monitor internal and external environment to develop proactive media plans, stories and communications assets and reactive media statements. Ensure Melbourne Water spokespeople are briefed, prepares media performance reports, and help to maintain a proactive program of positive PR and effective issues preparedness.

Reporting to the Head of Waterways & Catchment Services South East, this is a pivotal role within the Service Partnerships team. In this exciting and impactful leadership role, you will oversee a team of partnership coordinators and drive multi-partner collaborations that are key to achieving Melbourne Water’s strategic objectives. You will lead complex, internally and externally funded initiatives that require strong partnership management, strategic thinking, and a focus on community outcomes. Your efforts will contribute to the health of our catchments and waterways and the broader environment, ensuring that we are meeting the diverse needs of our stakeholders and customers.

We currently have a Crew Natural Resource Management vacancy in our Westernport Field Delivery team, based at our depot in the Koo Wee Rup township. This exciting and dynamic role will allow you to make a difference by improving the biodiversity of the waterways in the Koo Wee Rup district, the Lang Lang and Bass River catchments, as well as Phillip Island. Working alongside traditional landowners, these vital roles ensure the successful delivery of natural resource management and project works within the Westernport region. As a Crew Member, you will work as part of a team to execute Natural Resource Management tasks, including weed control and revegetation along the waterways and land in this region. Your ability to collaborate as part of a team, combined with experience in Natural Resource Management and a passion for improving biodiversity and the liveability of your community, will ensure your success in this role. Due to the travel required, you must hold a valid Victorian driver's licence

Reporting to the the Manager Lower Yarra, the Review Officer Waterways & Drainage North East Link is a pivotal role within the Waterways & Catchment Services team focussed on driving positive outcomes for waterways and drainage assets throughout the design and construction phases of North East Link. Part of Victoria’s Big Build, North East Link is the biggest ever investment in Melbourne’s north east, delivering the 6.5km North East Link tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen and major upgrades to the Eastern Freeway and M80 Ring Road. This is a two year fixed term contract for two and a half days a week (0.5 FTE). In this role you will drive positive outcomes for waterways and drainage assets by working with North East Link to ensure a healthier environment for future generations to come.

We are currently have a Crew Natural Resource Management vacancy working in the Field Delivery Team based from our Western Treatment Plant in Werribee.

The Procurement Manager - Contracts is accountable to the Head of Procurement & Contract Management for all Contract Management and related contract performance governance across Melbourne Water. The role manages all governance, delivery, and performance obligations across all Melbourne Water contracts from award to completion, including supplier relationship development, contract performance and risk management, in line with the Procurement Policy, Procurement Framework, and Contract Management Framework.