Civil Maintenance & Operations Lead

Catholic College Sale Careers; Maffra; Hybrid; AUD 106,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Rural Water is seeking a Team Leader Civil Maintenance and Operations to oversee civil maintenance, asset inspections and water supply operations in the Macalister Irrigation District. You will lead field teams, drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering high service standards.

The role focuses on effective leadership, budgeting, and strong customer collaboration to ensure reliable water infrastructure and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in supervising teams.
• Experience in civil asset maintenance and operations.
• Experience with budgets for operational and capital works.
• Ability to coordinate field teams and contractor relationships.
• Strong communication with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil maintenance, inspection and operational programs across the Macalister Irrigation District.
• Provide leadership to field-based operational teams and ensure safety and budget alignment.
• Manage maintenance budgets, capital works and recurring expenditures.
• Develop relationships with customers, regulators, stakeholders and service providers.
• Schedule routine civil maintenance and inspections and coordinate resources.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Civil maintenance

Budgeting

Customer relations

Job description

Southern Rural Water is seeking a Team Leader Civil Maintenance and Operations to oversee civil maintenance, asset inspections and water supply operations in the Macalister Irrigation District. You will lead field teams, drive continuous improvement and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering high service standards.

The role focuses on effective leadership, budgeting, and strong customer collaboration to ensure reliable water infrastructure and community outcomes.