About the team

Our team is passionate about delivering the best for our city. We operate, maintain and manage the active assets associated with the sewage treatment plants, and associated plant and equipment.

About your new role

The position is required to manage a workforce to meet the operational requirements of the city’s sewage and recycled water treatment processes. You will be responsible for liaising internally with a wide range of City personnel and externally with the general public, contractors and suppliers.

Main responsibilities include:
· Review Operational process streams and adjust to meet environmental regulation
· Lead and maintain Site compliance with all legislated conditions and ACTS.
· Provide strategic and operational advice for recycled water and sewage treatment plant services delivered on a 24/7 basis
· Manage contractors, project and civil works.
· Supervise work teams and plan work projects in relation to materials needed and labour allocations.
· Supervise isolation and repair of asset failures and the completion of replacement and renewals as required.
· Liaise with different council sections, contractors and customers as required and provide information.
· Monitor and assist in the City’s delivery of continuous safe and reliable Sewage Treatment and recycled water to meet the communities’ needs and expectations

We're looking for people who have:

• A high level of interpersonal, negotiation, verbal and written communication skills with an ability to articulate complex issues, coordinate effective consultation and manage conflict in a dynamic environment
• Ability to prioritise problems, gather and analyse information to identify improvement opportunities and engage the right people to reach better outcomes
• Well developed planning, organisational skills with demonstrated effectiveness in applying project management to achieve goals
• Personal drive and integrity to provide leadership, deliver successfully under pressure, exercise sound judgement and learn continuously
• Demonstrated capacity to identify significant issues in a regulatory environment and recommend appropriate responses and solutions
• Be able to manage medium sized teams

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

9-day fortnight - enjoy a long weekend every fortnight!

Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family

4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or your immediate family

A stable working environment with job security

A professional, and inclusive work environment working with modern equipment

Free parking

Uniform, tools and PPE provided

A work environment committed to safety as our number 1 priority

Opportunities to work overtime to increase your take home pay

Clear paths for career progression and advancement - whether you are interested in moving into a leadership position or upskilling with specialised training, we have plenty of opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email [email protected]

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

Contact Person

Brendan Butler

Contact Number

0407 035 507

Closing Date

3rd october 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.