Team Leader Ararat

GWMWater; Ararat; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GWMWater in Ararat/Horsham region invites applications for a hands-on Team Leader to oversee day-to-day operations of the Ararat workgroup, ensuring safe and reliable water and wastewater services. Reporting to the Grampians Operations Manager, you will lead a team, coordinate activities and drive safety, planning and continuous improvement across the Grampians area.

The role involves an after-hours duty roster and may include occasional work in other GWMWater regions to support service

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Water Services Operators across the Ararat/Horsham area.
• Coordinate operational and maintenance activities and monitor asset performance.
• Respond to service delivery issues to ensure safe, reliable water and wastewater services.
• Contribute to workforce development, safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in an after-hours duty roster and occasional cross-regional work.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Operational planning

Continuous improvement

Job description

An exciting leadership opportunity exists for a Team Leader Ararat to join GWMWater's Grampians Service Delivery team. Based in Ararat, this position is responsible for leading the day-to-day operational and maintenance activities of the Ararat workgroup, ensuring the continued delivery of safe and reliable water and wastewater services to customers across the region.

GWMWater is an innovative and progressive employer that is committed to contributing to the sustainable growth of communities within the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions.

We provide a great work environment based on respect, professionalism and accountability to attract and retain the best people to GWMWater and the region.

We do this by:

• Supporting staff, suppliers and contractors to achieve zero harm
• Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our region.
• Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.

We offer exceptional working conditions including an active social club, attractive parental leave and other contemporary and flexible working arrangements to assist staff achieve an effective work life balance.

The role is located in Horsham, the capital of the beautiful Wimmera region, and is only three hours from Melbourne or the magnificent Victorian South West Coast. The region boasts access to many national parks including the Grampians and Mt Arapiles. Horsham offers a warm and welcoming community for those wanting to experience a safe and healthy rural lifestyle. This progressive city boasts first class health, educational, cultural, sporting and social facilities.

Reporting to the Grampians Operations Manager, the successful applicant will lead and support a team of Water Services Operators, coordinate operational and maintenance activities, monitor asset performance and respond to service delivery issues across the Grampians area. The role also plays a key part in workforce development, operational planning, safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

This hands-on leadership position participates in an after-hours duty roster and may occasionally undertake work in other GWMWater operational regions as required.

Further information about this exciting opportunity is available by contacting Christopher Folkes, Grampians Operations Manager on 1300 659 ***.

Applications for this vacancy close on Friday 30th October 2026.

GWMWater is an EEO employer and is committed to continuously improving our quality, safety and environmental systems.

Please note applicants may be required to undertake a National Police Check.

If you would like to receive information in relation to this vacancy in an accessible format such as large print, please contact our People, Culture and Legal division on 1300 659 ***.