Maintenance Program Lead – Water & Parks (Melbourne)

Melbourne Water; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Water is seeking an experienced Program Lead Maintenance to lead the amenity maintenance program across the Western Suburbs and Western Treatment Plant, delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective services. You'll mentor teams, manage budgets, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards, while building inclusive, high‑performing teams.

Location at Western Treatment Plant with an operational vehicle; join a purpose-driven organisation

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams responsible for civil, grass, spray crews and maintenance programs.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop inclusive teams.
• Experience managing multiple priorities, deadlines and outcomes in dynamic operations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading change initiatives and influencing others.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and risk management capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, customer service and continuous improvement.
• Experience using Office and asset/maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety, environmental and quality management practices.
• Ability to stay calm in emergency or high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the region’s amenity maintenance program, monitor performance and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Manage a monthly program of work from initiator groups in the Western Suburbs including treatment plant areas.
• Foster a high-performing, safety-focused culture by leading team members, contractors and service providers.
• Ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with requirements.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts and accruals and keep stakeholders informed.
• Champion continuous improvement and best-practice maintenance processes.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and development activities, supporting performance and career growth.
• Model Melbourne Water’s values and develop diverse, inclusive teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Civil maintenance

Grass maintenance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Trade qualification or certificate

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Melbourne Water is seeking an experienced Program Lead Maintenance to lead the amenity maintenance program across the Western Suburbs and Western Treatment Plant, delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective services. You'll mentor teams, manage budgets, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards, while building inclusive, high‑performing teams.

Location at Western Treatment Plant with an operational vehicle; join a purpose-driven organisation