Lead Water Network Coordinator

Charters Towers; Charters Towers Regional; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Temporary accommodation available

Fortnightly RDO

5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave

Job summary

Charters Towers Regional Council is seeking a Network Coordinator to lead and coordinate the delivery of water and wastewater reticulation services. The role provides operational leadership, technical advice and strategic oversight of network assets, maintenance programs and renewal initiatives.

The successful candidate will manage resources, safety programs and incident response, with regular site inspections and travel across the Council area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring and developing employees to achieve operational objectives and foster a positive, safety-focused workplace culture.
• Ability to work under limited direction, exercise sound judgement and initiative, and develop operational procedures, work practices and frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in the coordination and management of water and wastewater reticulation services, asset management programs, maintenance planning and service delivery outcomes.
• Extensive knowledge of water and wastewater reticulation systems, including network performance, operational management, switching requirements and flow and pressure interactions.
• Sound understanding of asset management principles, including condition assessment, planned maintenance, lifecycle planning and risk-based decision making.
• Demonstrated project and resource management skills, including procurement, contract management, budget preparation and monitoring, and the ability to establish priorities and allocate resources to achieve organisational objectives.
• Well-developed communication, stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, including the ability to provide specialist advice, influence outcomes and build productive working relationships.
• Strong understanding of Workplace Health & Safety requirements and knowledge of quality, environmental and risk management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation, standards and regulatory requirements relevant to water supply, wastewater reticulation and plumbing activities, including:

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery of Council's water and wastewater reticulation services to ensure safe, reliable outcomes.
• Provide operational leadership, technical advice and strategic oversight of network assets and maintenance programs.
• Attend meetings and undertake site inspections and assessments across the Council area.
• Operate a motor vehicle as part of normal duties and access operational sites safely.
• Wear PPE and manage access to sites with uneven terrain and outdoor conditions.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours callouts as required to maintain service continuity.
• Participate in rostered on-call arrangements and potential overtime or weekend work.

Skills

Leadership

Asset management

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Report writing

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations

Trade Qualification in Plumbing

Equivalent experience

Job description

Charters Towers Regional Council is seeking a Network Coordinator to lead and coordinate the delivery of water and wastewater reticulation services. The role provides operational leadership, technical advice and strategic oversight of network assets, maintenance programs and renewal initiatives.

The successful candidate will manage resources, safety programs and incident response, with regular site inspections and travel across the Council area.