Program Lead Maintenance

About the role

Melbourne Water is looking for a Program Lead Maintenance for its Western Treatment Plant. You will lead, mentor and support a skilled team delivering the amenity program, including grass and civil maintenance, safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard. You will also manage program budgets, forecasts and accruals and champion continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the region's amenity maintenance program and monitor performance to identify improvements in efficiency, service outcomes and value.
• Manage a monthly program of work from various initiator groups, covering the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, including high-traffic areas near the Western Treatment Plant.
• Foster a safety-focused culture by leading team members, contractors and service providers.
• Ensure maintenance is delivered safely and in line with customer, regulatory and business requirements.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts and accruals and keep customers and stakeholders informed.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and development, including performance planning and career development.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality management requirements.

Required profile

• Experienced maintenance or operations leader with a background in civil, parks, infrastructure or asset maintenance.
• Proven experience leading teams responsible for civil, grass, spray crews and maintenance programs.
• Trade qualification, relevant certificate or extensive on-the-ground maintenance/operational leadership experience.
• Relevant plant operation licences and certifications, and a Construction Induction (White) Card.
• Current Victorian driver licence; able to complete a medical assessment and criminal records check.

Required skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office and asset or maintenance management systems.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety, environmental and quality management practices.
• Leadership, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, decision-making and risk management.

The role is based at the Western Treatment Plant and includes an operational vehicle in line with Melbourne Water policy. Applications close on 3 November 2026.