Field Lead, Natural Resource Management

Melbourne Water Corporation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Fixed-term parental leave until August

Close-knit team of four

Hands-on leadership in the field

Varied work across NRM

Job summary

Melbourne Water Corporation in Melbourne is seeking a Leading Hand – Natural Resource Management to guide a small crew through field-based natural resource management and project works.

You’ll plan daily activities, allocate tasks by individual strengths, mentor teammates, and help deliver weed control, revegetation, and restoration projects across suburbs including Hume, Whittlesea, Darebin and Moonee Valley.

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews in Natural Resource Management, land management, maintenance or similar field environments.
• Strong safety awareness and ability to communicate with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public.
• Able to develop team members through on-the-job training and knowledge sharing.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring and coaching to crew members.
• Be a trusted point of contact for guidance and practical support.
• Help develop team members through on-the-job training and knowledge sharing.
• Plan and coordinate daily tasks, drawing on crew strengths.
• Allocate tasks and maintain focus on safe, quality outcomes.
• Work alongside the crew delivering natural resource management and project works.
• Ensure risk assessments and safe work practices are followed.
• Support emergency response when required.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Planning

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Melbourne Water Corporation in Melbourne is seeking a Leading Hand – Natural Resource Management to guide a small crew through field-based natural resource management and project works.

You’ll plan daily activities, allocate tasks by individual strengths, mentor teammates, and help deliver weed control, revegetation, and restoration projects across suburbs including Hume, Whittlesea, Darebin and Moonee Valley.