Who we are

In Melbourne, water is essential to our way of life.

As caretakers for Melbourne’s water cycle, and our catchments. We care for water, life, and land throughout Melbourne: both its people and its biodiversity.

Each time you drink from the tap, flush a toilet, or kayak down the Yarra we’re there. Primed and ready, quietly delivering some of the world’s cleanest water for over five million residents and wildlife that call Melbourne home, just as we have for over 130 years.

About the Role

Step into a hands-on role where no two days are the same. As a Crew Arborist within our Bayside-Dandenong region based out of the South East Regional Office, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining and protecting Melbourne’s waterways and green spaces—climbing trees, operating machinery, and delivering essential environmental work that keeps our communities thriving.

From tree canopy work to ground-based operations, you’ll use your skills across a variety of exciting tasks, all while working in a supportive team that values safety, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Performing ground based duties, tree climbing, and occasional elevated work platform (EWP)
Successful delivery of tree and vegetation management across a geographical area of Melbourne Water’s Waterways and Catchment Operations Delivery.
Accountable for achieving specified quality, timeliness, and compliance requirements.
Operation of heavy plant and equipment (Truck driving, feeding chipper, and operating articulated loader)
Operation of a range of hand and power tools (chainsaws etc.)
Undertake further training to enhance job capabilities.

For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description

If you’re passionate about the outdoors, enjoy practical work, and want to build a career making a visible difference to the environment, this is your opportunity

About you:

Qualification in Arboriculture (minimum Cert 3)
Demonstrated experience performing ground, tree climbing, and Elevated Work Platform (EWP) duties.
Qualifications/tickets such as Construction induction (White Card), High Risk Work Licence (EWP) Chainsaw, Front end loader highly regarded
Ability to take responsibility for own role in ensuring the safety of all team members and other personnel on site.
Problem solving skills, including the ability to deliver the appropriate outcomes
Sound interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of people both within Melbourne Water, external organisations and with the public
Ability to work and contribute to a team environment to improve processes, respond to various demands and manage multiple activities simultaneously
Ability to work under pressure and in emergency situations

This role would suit a hands-on, safety-focused arborist who enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a team environment, and is confident using their technical skills to problem solve and deliver high-quality work in dynamic and sometimes high-pressure situations.

All employees must possess a license to perform any duty which is required to be held under Australian legislation. You will also need to hold a MR License and undergo a medical and police check.

Why join us:

At Melbourne Water, we care deeply about water and the life it sustains.

Our team is inspired by passion and purpose, with an unwavering commitment to safety. We are on a mission to protect every Melburnian’s way of life, one drop at a time.

We don’t just talk about flexible working - we live it. Our culture of purpose, safety, results, and learning flows through everything we do. We're dedicated to doing what's right, and this commitment extends to the meaningful work we do in a supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.

Our long-standing commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging means that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, Neurodivergent Individuals, people living with disability, mature age and young jobseekers from all cultures can apply with confidence knowing they are safe, affirmed, and celebrated.

If you’re curious, action-orientated, outcomes-focused, and passionate about public resources, community, and the environment, we'd love to receive your application and learn if you could be a great fit.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply Now' button below and complete our online application form.

Closing date: Sunday 7th June 2026, 2026, at 11:55pm AEST