Job Description

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 Roles

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 secure and respected organisation while working across stunning locations including the Mornington Peninsula, Bass Coast, Phillip Island, Western Port Bay and surrounding regions.

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 prospect 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:

- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Positive 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.

Advertised: 01 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time Closing: 12 Sep :55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

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📌 Crew Natural Resource Management (Melbourne)
🏢 Melbourne Water
📍 Melbourne