Leading Hand - Mechanical

Connect Sydney; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Stream’s Brisbane team is seeking a Leading Hand (Mechanical) to supervise and support a small crew of mechanical fitters and trades, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on water and wastewater infrastructure.

The role ensures safe, efficient operation of treatment and distribution systems while delivering minor works projects, coordinating activities, and mentoring apprentices in a safety‑driven culture. Open to relocation nationwide with relocation assistance for top talent.

Qualifications

• Current driver's licence is required.
• Experience with wastewater treatment plants and in-plant equipment is desirable.
• Experience in the water industry or a similar field is desirable.
• Willingness to upskill and undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities.
• Lead high-risk works.
• Oversee quality assurance.
• Provide technical and planning support to engineers and operations teams.
• Mentor apprentices and promote safety and HSE improvements.

Skills

Leading Hand

Mechanical experience

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Trade certificate in mechanical discipline

Tools

National High Risk Work Licence

Job description

Primary Location

QLD - Fortitude Valley

Job Description Summary

An exciting Opportunity has arisen for a Leading Hand Mechanical to join Service Stream’s growing Urban Utilities MECS team in Brisbane, contributing to the maintenance and operation of essential water and wastewater infrastructure

About the Role

About Service Stream Join a national, multi-disciplinary company that offers a positive work environment focused on growth, support, and future opportunities. This role provides the chance to be part of a new contract from the outset, helping to establish new ways of working. Enjoy competitive remuneration under an enterprise bargaining agreement, along with a range of employee benefits.

Open to candidates nationwide — relocation assistance available for top talent.

About the role Service Stream’s Utilities division is seeking a Leading Hand (Mechanical) to join our Brisbane team on a full-time, permanent basis. The Leading Hand will supervise and support a small team of mechanical fitters and trades in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on water and wastewater infrastructure. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of treatment and distribution systems while delivering minor works projects as required to maintain critical community services.

Key responsibilities include coordinating maintenance activities, leading high-risk works, overseeing quality assurance, and providing technical and planning support to engineers and operations teams. The Leading Hand will promote safety and continuous HSE improvement, assist with estimating and subcontractor engagement, and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. The position also supports leadership development through shadowing and higher duties, encourages team ownership and accountability, and mentors’ apprentices while championing Service Stream’s values of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills and qualifications Current Drivers Licence. Experience on wastewater treatment plants and all equipment located within the plant (Desirable)Experience in the Water industry or similar industry National Licence to perform High Risk work (Desirable)Trade Certificate in a relevant mechanical discipline Ability to integrate with and cooperate as part of a multidisciplinary team Ability to deal with external personal including sub-contractors and clients in a professional and courteous manner Willingness to upskill and undertake additional training for ongoing development

About Service Stream

Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries. Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base. Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups. As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.

Service Stream, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading national service provider to develop and operate Australia's essential communications, energy and water networks in the telecommunications and utilities industries. We specialise in the design, construction and maintenance of new and existing networks, and deliver end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions on behalf of our blue chip client base.