Waterways Field Crew Member: Weed Control & Revegetation

Nrmjoenvironmental Jobs, Nrm; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Melbourne Water seeks a hands-on Environment Technician to deliver weed control, revegetation, and vegetation management across Bayside/Dandenong waterways and remote sites. You will join a four-person crew, perform inspections and data collection, and ensure work is completed to standard.

Reporting to the Program Lead Environment, you’ll use brushcutters, chainsaws, sprayers and planting augers, bringing practical, weather-proof skills and a valid Victorian driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Natural Resource Management or similar field-based environment.
• Ability to follow and improve processes in a team setting and manage multiple activities.
• Strong plant identification skills and capability to operate field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a monthly program of works across waterways and drainage assets.
• Conduct weed control, revegetation and vegetation management.
• Perform inspections and collect data; ensure tasks meet standards and schedule.
• Operate tools and equipment safely in varied weather and terrain.

Skills

NRM team experience

Plant identification

Equipment operation

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Conservation/Natural Resource Management qualification

Tools

Brushcutters

Chainsaw

Knapsack sprayer

Planting augers

Hand tools for weed removal

Job description

Melbourne Water seeks a hands-on Environment Technician to deliver weed control, revegetation, and vegetation management across Bayside/Dandenong waterways and remote sites. You will join a four-person crew, perform inspections and data collection, and ensure work is completed to standard.

Reporting to the Program Lead Environment, you’ll use brushcutters, chainsaws, sprayers and planting augers, bringing practical, weather-proof skills and a valid Victorian driver’s licence.