Field Officer (Weeds Control)

Goulburn Murray Water; Tatura; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Goulburn-Murray Water in Tatura is seeking a practical, hands-on Field Services team member to help maintain our water infrastructure. This role focuses on weed control, spraying, slashing and general outdoor maintenance. We welcome applicants at all levels of experience.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn are valued, and training will be provided to help you succeed. Experience with herbicides, fencing, chainsaws or powered tools is a bonus; an excavator operator licence or experience

Qualifications

• Experience with herbicides, fencing, chainsaws or powered tools is a bonus.
• An excavator operator licence or experience operating machinery is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Help keep weeds under control across water infrastructure.
• Spraying, slashing and general field maintenance.

Skills

Outdoor work

Weed control

Tool handling

Tools

Chainsaws

Powered tools

Excavator licence

Job description

Goulburn-Murray Water (GMW) is looking for a practical, hands-on person to join our Field Services Central team in Tatura.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, being part of a team and getting stuck into the job. You’ll help keep weeds under control across our water infrastructure, with work including spraying, slashing and general field maintenance.

We’re open to all levels of experience! Whether you’re an experienced operator who knows the ropes or someone keen to get started and learn new skills, we’d love to hear from you. Bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a hands-on approach, and we’ll support you with training to help you succeed.

Experience with herbicides, fencing, chainsaws or powered tools is a bonus. Have an excavator operator licence or experience operating machinery? Even better! but don’t let a lack of experience or qualifications hold you back.

At GMW, you’ll join a supportive team, build your skills and enjoy a varied outdoor role that makes a real difference to our waterways and regional communities. It’s also a great opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle that comes with working in regional Victoria.

For more information or to view the position description, visit our GMW Careers page.

Applications close Sunday 8 November 2026.

GMW is an equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. GMW encourages people with diverse backgrounds, experience and perspectives to apply.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you to take part in an interview, please contact: ***********@gmwater.com.au