Crew Civil with Fire

Who we areIn 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 rightAbout the RoleReporting to the Program Lead, these are a pivotal roles within the Service Delivery Portfolio. This role is based at our Thomson Dam Work Centre, in the pristine Gippsland area. As the Crew Civil with Fire you will be responsible for: Delivering civil maintenance, natural resource management and bushfire responses. Making a difference and adding to our work environment within a place where you can learn and perform to your fullest potential.

• Undertaking civil maintenance, natural resource management and bushfire response and preparedness activities on various Melbourne's waterways and land assets through a range of techniques including using a range machinery, and hand and power tools
• Understanding and undertake defined quality control/assurance on activities performed
• Taking care of own and colleagues Health and Safety through identification and reporting of hazards and active involvement in improvement initiatives.
• Performing routine maintenance on tools and equipment
• Prompt and effective response and contribution to Melbourne Water's firefighting organisation, potentially including first attack fire response activities and tactical on the ground operations
• Help to foster a culture of Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
• A firefighter task-based assessment will be required for this role as well as a fit for emergency medical.
• Valid Driver's Licence as this role requires occasional travel.

About you:

• You have the 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
• Demonstrated experience and capabilities working in land management and or civil maintenance environment.
• You will be required to work in one or more of the following roles (subject to an individual's training, skills and competency); General Fire Fighter, fire tanker operator, heavy machine operator, or team member of a Forest Fire Management Victoria taskforce
• Other qualifications such as Industry White Card, Chainsaw Ticket, Plant Tickets, Chemcert etc.
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to deliver the appropriate outcomes.
• Preparedness to work under adverse conditions and weather.
• 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.
• Must reside permanently within 45 minutes driving time of Work Centre - Thomson Dam.
• Be available for out of hours availability (24 hour a day recall to work) and out of hours emergency response (when rostered).
• Be available to go on a fire roster during the fire season.
• Annual Leave over the Summer fire period will be restricted.

There are two full time positions based at our Thomson Work Centre with travel required to field based sites and assets throughout Melbourne Waters network.For more information, please see the position description here: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, 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 ApplyClick the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.Closing date: Sunday 9th June at 11:55pm AESTAdvertised:28 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard TimeClosing:09 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time