Crew Natural Resource Management

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

Do you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a tight-knit team, and making a real difference to the environment? Melbourne Water is looking for two enthusiastic Natural Resource Management (NRM) Crew Members to help maintain and enhance some of southern Victoria's most beautiful waterways, reserves, and natural landscapes. From weed control activities along the rugged coastline of Flinders to revegetation activities in the rural waterways of Neerim South, no two days are the same. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career with a stable and respected organisation while working across stunning locations including the Mornington Peninsula, Bass Coast, Phillip Island, Western Port Bay and surrounding regions.

As a Natural Resource Management Crew Member, you will support the delivery of natural resource management, environmental maintenance, low level civil maintenance, and project works across Melbourne Water's waterways and land assets. You'll work alongside experienced team members and leaders to undertake a variety of field-based activities that help protect and improve our natural environment and community assets. One day you might be undertaking weed control activities in Portsea, the next assisting with environmental restoration works in Pakenham or supporting civil maintenance projects across the region. Our operational hours are between 6:00am and 6:00pm, with crews typically working from 6:30/7am to 3:30/4pm. This supports flexible working arrangements, including a nine-day fortnight.

What's on Offer?

• Two permanent ongoing positions
• Work across some of southern Victoria's most scenic natural environments
• Variety in your day-to-day work
• Opportunities to develop new skills and qualifications
• Structured training and career development pathways
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and wellbeing
• Flexible work arrangements, including the opportunity to work a nine-day fortnight
• Stable employment with a leading public sector organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver natural resource management and/or civil maintenance activities across waterways and land assets
• Undertake environmental works including weed control, revegetation and land management activities
• Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools and field equipment
• Conduct routine maintenance of tools and equipment
• Support the delivery of maintenance and project works to required safety and quality standards
• Assist with on-the-job training and knowledge sharing within the team
• Follow Melbourne Water policies, procedures, safe work practices and environmental requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify, report and help address hazards, incidents and near misses
• Respond to incidents and emergency call-outs when required

About You

You are someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in a job well done and values being part of a team that delivers outcomes for the community and environment. You will bring:

• Experience in natural resource management, environmental maintenance, landscaping, vegetation management, similar field-based work
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental outcomes
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good problem-solving skills and a practical approach to work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A willingness to learn new skills and undertake additional training
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities and work across multiple sites
• Resilience and the capacity to work in demanding outdoor environments
• A proactive attitude and a strong work ethic

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 Melbournian’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 healthy waterways, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive an application and learn if you could be a great fit.

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• Closing date: Sunday 13th September at 11:55pm AEST