Team Leader Network Operations

Livingstone Shire Council; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary between $87,815 - $89,go

9-day fortnight

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Salary Packaging options

Values driven team environment

Positive safety culture

Job summary

Livingstone Shire Council in Yeppoon, Queensland, is seeking a Team Leader Network Operations to oversee maintenance and construction on the water and wastewater reticulation systems. The role is hands-on and outdoors, blending technical challenge with team leadership to keep essential services running for the community.

You will lead preventative and reactive maintenance, participate in capital works, conduct hydrant testing and valve servicing, and ensure safety and compliance while working

Qualifications

• Plumber and Drainer licence valid in Queensland.
• Construction Industry White Card.
• Backflow Prevention endorsement, Working at Heights, Confined Space and Traffic Management Certifications.
• Current motor vehicle driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on water and wastewater reticulation networks.
• Participate in capital works projects installing or refurbishing pipes and infrastructure.
• Undertake hydrant testing, valve servicing, and backflow prevention activities.
• Operate plant, tools and equipment essential to maintaining the network.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safety‑focused team environment.

Education

Queensland Plumber and Drainer Licence

White Card (Construction Industry Induction)

Backflow Prevention endorsement

Working at Heights Certificate

Confined Space Certification

Traffic Management Implementation certification

Current motor vehicle driver licence

Job description

Team Leader Network Operations (3714) – Permanent Full Time

Are you a qualified plumbing trade professional looking for a hands‑on role that supports essential services across our community? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader Network Operations to carry out maintenance and construction work on Council’s water and wastewater reticulation systems.

About Us

Livingstone Shire sits along the stunning Capricorn Coast, covering 11,776 square kilometres and home to nearly 43,000 residents. Since its formation in 2013, Council has grown into a values-driven organisation with around 400 staff committed to delivering for our community.

Our region is known for its relaxed coastal lifestyle, pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant community spirit. It’s a place where connection matters, and where nature and opportunity live side by side.

Council’s culture is built on Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential, and Positivity; values that guide how we work and how we lead.

Our vision is to be A prosperous region for families, business, and future generations. We are committed to creating a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive community where people thrive, nature is protected, and innovation drives progress.

Our work is guided by four strategic pillars:

• Growth to Fund Service Delivery - Strategic investments and development to create sustainable revenue streams that support quality community services.

• Services That Meet Customer Expectations - Responsive, accessible and high-quality services that address the evolving needs of residents and businesses.

• Efficiency in Delivery - Streamlined processes, elimination of red tape, and smart resource allocation to maximise value for ratepayers and opportunity for Business diversity and growth.

• Protecting Our Natural Resources - Creating opportunity to protect and value Livingstone’s natural resources for future generations, whilst encouraging sustainable consumption of resources across our region.

About the Role:

If you love working outdoors, enjoy hands‑on, practical work, and take pride in doing things right the first time, this role offers the perfect blend of meaningful work and technical challenge. You’ll be part of a team that keeps essential water and wastewater services running smoothly for the entire community — work you can genuinely feel proud of. Every day brings something different and your contribution will directly support the safety, health, and wellbeing of the region.

In this position, you will:

• Carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on water and wastewater reticulation networks, helping to keep critical services flowing for local residents.

• Play an important role in capital works projects, including installing or refurbishing pipes, mains, and key infrastructure across the network.

• Undertake hydrant testing, valve servicing, and backflow prevention activities that contribute to public safety and system reliability.

• Operate a variety of plant, tools, and equipment essential to maintaining and improving the network.

• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and safety‑focused team environment where everyone looks out for each other.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Plumbing Trade qualifications and possess a current Queensland Plumber and Drainer Licence;

• Construction Industry Induction (White Card);

• Currently possess or have the ability to successfully obtain a Backflow Prevention endorsement, Working at Heights Certificate, Confined Space Certification and Traffic Management Implementation certification; and

• Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Benefits:

• Annual salary between $87,815 - $89,874 (QLGIA (Stream C) BT2-BT3 + Site, Tool, Leading Hand and Trade Market allowances);

• 9-day fortnight – balance your career and life;

• Access to a Council Tool of Trade Vehicle - reducing travel costs and improving convenience;

• Salary Packaging options – customise your salary, your way;

• Values driven team environment – it’s how we work;

• Positive safety culture – See. Stop. Report.

Applications close Monday, 31 August 2026 at midnight (AEST).

Livingstone Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.