Position: Team Leader - Water Quality & Treatment
Location: Gunnedah
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $70,179 - $77,464 + Superannuation

A council truly passionate about community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers. We now have an exciting opportunity for a number of Operators to join the team.

The Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Water Services, this position will be primarily responsible for the day-to-day supervision of staff and operations.

To be successful in this role, you will be required to have proven leadership experience. In addition, you will also need to have at least a Certificate III in Water Operations, and a HR Driver’s Licence. Other trade qualifications in plumbing, building or a related field is preferable.

To be a successful Team Leader, you will need to be an effective problem-solver, with strong interpersonal and communication skills. You will also need to be a motivated individual, with the ability to work well and effective both autonomously and as a part of a team.

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in a rotating on-call roster (approximately 5–6 weeks per year) plus be available for after-hours emergency works (award allowances are applied).

Key Responsibilities:

• Organise resources to deliver a program of proactive scheduled work, resolve reactive network problems to undertake best practice maintenance practices for Council’s water and waste water treatment.
• Supervise, motivate and guide directly reporting staff.
• Operate and maintain assigned plant effectively, safely and in accordance with standing operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Council’s WHS policies and with legislative requirements or regulations.
• Ensure the WTP operations is inline with Councils Drinking Water Management System.
• Accurately perform water and wastewater treatment operational works required to maintain Council’s water network. This would typically include but not be limited to; the operation of medium and small plant and hand tools, and applying water quality and treatment principles, techniques, systems and processes.
• Quality check work, identify and remediate defects.
• Maintain accurate records within Council’s records management system.
• Work constructively and cooperatively with other members of the department to complete work programs in accordance with agreed timeframes and standards.
• Apply WHS and risk management systems in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks accurately in accordance with Council’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain required qualifications essential for the position and undertake agreed training to meet the position’s desired skill level.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.
• Provide quality administration support as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification and/ or willingness to undertake professional development.
• Relevant experience in Civil construction and maintenance.
• Holder of current HR licence
• Holder of WHS Construction Induction Certificate
• Detailed knowledge and/or working experience of water and waste water operations.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability and continued commitment to work according to Councils' policies and Code of Conduct, with or without supervision.
• Current valid NSW Class C Drivers Licence (ongoing employment is conditional on maintaining this Licence).

Benefits:

• Rostered day off every 2 weeks (9-day fortnight)
• Salary packaging options
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Make a positive impact on the community working within Gunnedah Shire Council

To read more about the position please click and see the Position Description or call Coordinator Water Services - Brendon Lemon, on 02 6740 2202.

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application.

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening.

Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Gunnedah Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2188 or [email protected]

Applications close: Monday 6 October 2025 at 5:00PM