Program Lead Environment

About the role

Melbourne Water is offering a full-time, permanent opportunity to join the Field Delivery South East team as Program Lead Environment, reporting to the Manager Delivery Peninsula & Westernport. You will lead, mentor and give professional expertise to a team of ten direct reports, overseeing a $3M program of bushland restoration works on the Mornington Peninsula, delivered by internal crews and contractors. The role covers waterways and land, and may involve emergency and incident response, including out-of-hours response.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and guide a team of ten direct reports in delivering the Natural Resource Management program safely, reliably and efficiently.
• Oversee a $3M bushland restoration program, providing in-field assurance and technical guidance.
• Ensure programs stay within agreed budgets, service levels and safety requirements.
• Monitor performance with team members, contractors and internal stakeholders, identify improvements and support high-quality outcomes for customers and the community.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing team culture through clear expectations, employee development and strong safety leadership.
• Take part in emergency and incident response when required.

Required profile

• Experienced operational leader with strong knowledge of bushland restoration and works delivery, able to lead field-based teams safely and inclusively.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities with a focus on safety, service, quality and financial outcomes.
• Confident communicator who can influence contractor crews and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• A trade or certificate qualification and a Construction Induction Card.
• A current Victorian driver's licence.

Required skills

• Experience leading, supporting and developing diverse, high-performing teams.
• Extensive knowledge of supervising teams delivering maintenance and field-based activities.
• Strong technical knowledge of bushland restoration, including weed management, revegetation and pest animal control.
• Hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
• Monitoring team and contractor performance against service, safety, quality and customer requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement in service outcomes, productivity and efficiency.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies.

To apply, use the online application form on the advertised page; the closing date is 18 November 2026.