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Vacation Student - job post

Yarra Valley Water
3.9 out of 5 stars
Melbourne VIC
$34.90 an hour - Full-time, Casual
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Job details

Pay

  • $34.90 an hour

Job type

  • Casual
  • Full-time

Location

Melbourne VIC

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • On-site parking

Full job description

  • November 2026 – February 2027
  • Located on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung country (Mitcham)
  • Up to 38 hours per week
  • $34.90 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading) plus super

Yarra Valley Water Summer Vacation Program

Be inspired. Be challenged. Be the change.

Working in the water industry means being able to make a difference. At Yarra Valley Water, we’re led by purpose and driven by people. Water is the most precious resource on earth and with a changing climate and a growing population, how we manage it is more important than ever.

The Role

We’re seeking curious and critical thinkers who are great communicators and collaborators. You’ll enjoy the balance between working in technical detail but love to engage with a broad range of stakeholders to have impact in your day to day.

Our Vacation team member opportunities cover a range of disciplines, including:

  • Engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, construction, environmental)
  • Business, Commerce, Project Management
  • Machine Learning, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or IT
  • Science (ie Environmental, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Ecology, Physics)

As a Vacation team member at Yarra Valley Water you will be immersed into one of the following teams and undertake a bespoke learning journey that provides real-world experience and a chance to discover where a career in the water industry could take you!

Our Vacation teams for 2026 are:

Division


Team


Overview of Team Remit



Asset Lifecycle Planning


Development Planning


Work as an important link between developers, industry groups, government agencies and teams within the organisation.



Water Delivery

Planning and Optimisation


Turn service and investment plans into clear programs, projects and actions, while monitoring performance and planning urgent work to support the water network.



Mechanical and Electrical Reliability


Lead and improve plans for mechanical and electrical equipment, and turn service and investment plans into clear actions and projects.



Treatment and Land Investment Planning


Plan future water, treatment and land investments that support growth, sustainability and reliable services.


Sewer Investment Planning

Lead the planning of the sewer network and make sure service and investment plans work together.



Water Investment Planning


Plan future water and alternative water investments that support growth, sustainability and reliable services.



Asset Data Science and Modelling


Turning data into useful insights that help our teams make timely, informed decisions to deliver reliable, compliant and sustainable services to our customers and community.



Service Response and Operations


Water Operations


Manage and improve sewer, treatment plant and water assets to provide safe, reliable services for customers and protect the environment.



Sewer Operations



Treatment Plant Operations



Asset Delivery & Care


Major Projects


Lead the successful and safe delivery of important capital projects that require specialist knowledge or tailored approaches, including unregulated activities and new procurement models, to achieve positive outcomes for operations, customers and the environment.



Major Pipeline projects


Design and deliver large and complex water and sewer projects.



Community Sewerage Program


Lead the planning, design and construction of sewer systems, including pressure and gravity systems, in areas that currently use septic tanks.


You can find out more about our Vacation Program at the following link www.yvw.com.au/VacationProgram

About Us
We’re on a mission to create a brighter future, where you can be a change maker at the actual source. We’re one of Australia’s largest water utilities with over 30% of Victoria’s population relying on us for their essential water and sanitation services.

Our award-winning culture fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible environment that enables our people to thrive. Here, you’ll be inspired and challenged to grow alongside us.

We're committed to reconciliation and supporting the self-determined role for Traditional Owners/Custodians in water and land management.

Why Yarra Valley Water?

  • Our Vacation Students work up to full-time hours and will be paid $34.90 per hour (inclusive of 25% casual loading), plus 12% superannuation.
  • Flexible working arrangements where our people are empowered to design their days with their team. Read our hybrid playbook HERE.
  • Vacation students are a key part of our pipeline into further opportunities across our business.
  • You will be provided with a laptop and headset, free and secure on-site parking alongside an on-site café at our Mitcham office.

To read more about our benefits and culture, read our employee handbook HERE.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply now' button and complete the online application form answering all questions. Your application must include a Cover Letter, Resume and attach a copy of your Academic Transcript to your Resume (please also advise the date when you finish your exams). Vacation Students will likely commence in late November 2025.

Closing Date: Monday 24 August 2026


Did you know?

Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, while women and other marginalised people tend to only apply when they meet all of them. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily tick every box, please apply or get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

We welcome applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people of all cultural backgrounds.

If you need this information in an accessible format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please call 03 9872 2599 or email dei@yvw.com.au.

If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss the recruitment process, please contact us via email recruit@yvw.com.au.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks, if required for the position. This may also include a Police Check or AusCheck, where an offer will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of these checks.

Yarra Valley Water is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.

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