Community-Driven Drainage Coordinator — Field & Office Role

Melbourne Water; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Water is seeking a dedicated Drainage Coordinator to oversee the local drainage network around Koo Wee Rup and Longwarry. You will engage with customers and landholders, coordinate inspections, and guide maintenance to ensure practical, risk-based outcomes.

The role blends fieldwork with office coordination, offering varied days close to home. The starting salary is competitive, with opportunities to contribute to flood preparedness and environmental stewardship across the region.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Confidence dealing directly with community members and customers.
• Ability to work both in the field and in an office environment.
• Practical approach to problem solving and risk-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the district drainage network performance and identify issues.
• Coordinate maintenance and improvement activities with delivery teams and contractors.
• Engage with landholders and customers to resolve drainage matters.
• Support flood preparedness and emergency response as needed.
• Balance drainage with environmental and land management outcomes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Field work

Problem solving

Relationship building

Job description

Melbourne Water is seeking a dedicated Drainage Coordinator to oversee the local drainage network around Koo Wee Rup and Longwarry. You will engage with customers and landholders, coordinate inspections, and guide maintenance to ensure practical, risk-based outcomes.

The role blends fieldwork with office coordination, offering varied days close to home. The starting salary is competitive, with opportunities to contribute to flood preparedness and environmental stewardship across the region.