Maintenance / Site Works Supervisor - Mechanical/Electrical - Water & Wastewater Industry

Ventia Pty; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the water industry seeks a Maintenance Supervisor. You will oversee maintenance activities across Wastewater Treatment Plants, ensuring compliance with safety standards and leading a team of internal trades. Ideal candidates have mechanical or electrical trades background and proven supervisory experience. This role offers career progression in essential water infrastructure maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance team.
• Ability to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Capability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Lead a team in daily maintenance tasks.
• Manage maintenance schedules and prioritize tasks.
• Liaise with Sydney Water and stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical trades background

Proven supervisory experience

Exceptional communication skills

Multitasking ability

Job description

We have two opportunities available, one for a Maintenance Supervisor and one for a Site Works Supervisor where you will work Monday to Friday in the North Region overseeing maintenance activities across Wastewater Treatment Plants. This role focuses on operational maintenance and minor projects, with a specific emphasis on optimising plant reliability and performance. Working closely with our central operations team, you will manage ongoing maintenance operations, ensuring the smooth running of essential water infrastructure in collaboration with Sydney Water. This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled trades professional to step into a leadership role in the water industry, with the chance to work on long-term maintenance projects and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and coordinating maintenance activities on mechanical and electrical systems utilizing internal trades and contractors.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards across water and wastewater assets.
• Leading a team in daily maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and equipment repair.
• Managing maintenance schedules, prioritising tasks, and ensuring timely completion of work.
• Liaising with Sydney Water and other stakeholders to ensure smooth maintenance operations and effective communication.

About You:

• You come from a mechanical or electrical trades background, ideally within the water and wastewater industry.
• You have proven supervisory experience and the ability to lead a maintenance team.
• Your communication skills are exceptional, enabling you to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Multitasking and the ability to prioritise tasks in a high-demand environment come naturally to you.
• You’re eager to progress your career within the essential services sector, particularly in water and wastewater management.

About Confluence Water

Confluence Water, a Ventia, Downer and Jacobs Joint Venture, is one of three Regional Delivery Partnerships providing services for Sydney Water.

We work hard to ensure that Sydney Water keeps running for people who live in the North Region of Sydney - rain, hail or shine.

We are often the first to reach an emergency during severe weather events and we are responsible for the delivery of an unprecedented pipeline of capital works across the life of our ten year contract.

Confluence Water delivers design, construction, maintenance and facilities management services from Sydney Harbour to the Hawkesbury River and includes the Hills Shire.

Diversity

Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in.

We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Confluence Water is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.