Field Officers – Weeds Control (multiple positions available)

Goulburn Murray Water; Tatura; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Goulburn Murray Water is seeking Field Officers for Weeds Control in Tatura. The role is hands-on and outdoors, focusing on weed management across water infrastructure with duties like spraying, slashing and general field maintenance.

We welcome applicants with varied experience and will provide training. Experience with herbicides, fencing, chainsaws or powered tools is a bonus; an excavator licence is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Open to all levels of experience.
• 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 operating machinery is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist in weed control across water infrastructure, including spraying, slashing and general field maintenance.
• Work outdoors as part of Field Services Central team in Tatura.
• Be a proactive, hands-on team member contributing to regional waterways.

Skills

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Hands-on

Willingness to learn

Tools

Chainsaws

Powered tools

Excavator operator licence

Job description

Field Officers – Weeds Control (multiple positions available)

GMW is looking for practical, hands‑on people to join our Field Services Central team in Tatura.

This is a great opportunity for anyone 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, view the position description below.

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