Careers

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Work with us

Love water, love life? If you value making it count, diving in with curiosity, and doing what’s right in both work and play, you're in the right place.

At Melbourne Water, we’re spirited and passionate: we care about water, and all life that springs from it. Find out how you could be working in the great outdoors (or indoors) while making a difference to our wonderful city. 

Watch the following video to see how we manage our city’s most precious resource – and why Melbourne Water is a great place to work.

 

What we offer

A great working culture

At Melbourne Water, we embody the spirit of 'Make It Count,' in our commitment to fostering a vibrant and inclusive working culture where every individual is valued.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

People with disability can access adjustments to recruitment processes and the workplace, enabling all applicants to demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet job requirements. As supporters of flexible working arrangements, we recognise their importance in accessibility and welcome discussions on how our roles can be undertaken flexibly, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Discover our:

  • employee discounts 
  • social club
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • wellbeing program and allowance.

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Impactful, meaningful work

At Melbourne Water, 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. We foster innovative and sustainable work practices.

Find out about our employee benefits that will make your experience at Melbourne Water rewarding, both personally and professionally, including:

  • workplace giving
  • corporate volunteering
  • community events
  • bring your dog to work!

Flexible work and development

It’s about freedom. We walk the talk when it comes to flexible working – but that’s not all. We support our people to achieve their potential by providing the freedom and flexibility to learn, explore and be true to their passion aligning with our commitment to 'Make It Count.

Ask about: 

  • purchased leave, varied start and finish times, working from alternative locations, part-time work and 9-day fortnights
  • higher duties allowance
  • study support
  • training and development programs.

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Get to know us

Like what you see? Read more about who we are and what we do. View our key strategies, browse our code of conduct, or find out where we’re located. 

This information could help you get ahead with your application, or ace your interview.

Read about us

Apply now

Ready to apply? Make it Count, Dive in and Do What's Right are values that are embedded in everything we do. If you share these values, we want to hear from you.