Work Type: Permanent Full Time Location: Emerald Department: Infrastructure & Utilities Remuneration : Stream A, Level 5: $97,204.60 - $100,556.60 per annum + Superannuation + $5k Attraction Incentive + On Call + Allowances Are you an experienced water networks supervisor looking for your next opportunity?
Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking an experienced Supervisor Water and Sewer Networks to join our amazing Utilities Team.
In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of the daily supervision of operational and maintenance functions of Council's water distribution, wastewater collection and recycled water networks.
Working with the Coordinator Water and Sewer Networks, overseeing daily operations, providing technical guidance and planning and directing operational work schedules.
The position will lead a team of skilled professionals across the shire, coordinating maintenance and repair activities.
If you are highly experienced in water and waste-water networks and looking for a new and exciting opportunity, then we want to hear from you!
In this busy role, you will support the organisation by: Leading, motivating, mentoring, and supervising a team of water network crew and plumbers.
Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure staff members meet performance standards.
Foster a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Ensure employee performance is meeting expectations and managing these expectations successfully.
Lead the team to ensure quality and level of service is maintained while responding to work requests.
Working with utilities schedulers and planners to ensure planned maintenance is undertaken as per the schedule to ensure longevity and reliability of assets.
Lead the response to reactive unplanned events and emergency works.
Respond promptly to infrastructure issues, overseeing repairs to minimise service disruptions.
Collaborate with maintenance crews and contractors to address emergency situations effectively, while providing technical advice as required to the team for these unplanned events.
Assist in the scoping and management of minor works and maintenance contracts/projects to ensure they are outcome driven and works are delivered within budget and timeframes.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess: QBCC Occupational Plumber qualification or suitable alternative degree/qualification.
General Construction Induction Card.
Minimum of Queensland C class drivers' licence.
Significant demonstrated experience in and knowledge of water and wastewater network management.
Demonstrated strong capacity to plan workload both individually and for the broader team, achieve set goals and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated experience in work planning, including choosing appropriate resources.
Proven people management experience with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact positively and effectively to lead, motivate and mentor teams to achieve required outcomes.
Commitment to a team-based approach, with demonstrated ability to work productively and cooperatively in a team environment to ensure the delivery of a high standard of customer service.
Ability to remain calm and level-headed, determining when and what assistance or guidance may be required in challenging or unusual situations.
High level problem solving and knowledge of planned and responsive maintenance activities.
Competent use of Microsoft Office programs.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.
We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all.
We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.
We value your experience and will pay you a $5k Attraction Incentive upon the successful completion of your probation and will also assist you by exploring Council housing options if you are relocating to our region.
Benefits Include: A generous superannuation scheme 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Fortnightly RDO's Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options Subsidised Council Housing (subject to availability) $5k Attraction Incentive paid upon successful completion of probation Wages paid fortnightly Annual uniform allocation Employee Assistance Program As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
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To be considered for this position, please include the following documents: A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.
Pre-employment Checks To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.
If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.
The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include: Right to Work in Australia Medical Assessment Reference and qualification checks For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.
Applications close: Monday 20th January 2025 at 8am.
Please note: Applicants may be contacted and progressed through the recruitment prior to closing date.
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