Lead and supervise a dedicated team to ensure the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of Council’s water and sewer reticulation network, while driving service excellence, continuous improvement and rapid response to community needs.

About the role:

• Lead the day-to-day supervision of staff to ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of Council’s water and sewer reticulation assets, including mains, valves, reservoirs and service connections.
• Allocate and schedule personnel, contractors and equipment for maintenance and operational tasks, while ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
• Promote high team performance by motivating staff, identifying training needs and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Undertake technical investigations, provide expert advice and support operational enhancements by communicating and implementing new initiatives.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call roster and coordinate emergency responses, while maintaining clear communication with internal teams, external contractors and community stakeholders.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $81,860 per annum with competency-based increments up to $96,965 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Minimum Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, or equivalent trade certificate relevant to the industry.
• Significant demonstrated technical experience in water and wastewater networks, operations and maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and coordinate teams effectively in a dynamic operational environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A current driver's licence (car) and a solid commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards within the water industry.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 30 May, 2025, at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

SK97188A