Team Leader Water Mechanical

Gladstone Regional Council; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter vehicle provided

Job summary

Gladstone Regional Council is seeking a permanent full-time Team Leader Water Mechanical to supervise mechanical works across the Gladstone region. You will lead a trades team, manage preventative and reactive maintenance, and support apprentices.

The role requires a mechanical trade qualification, strong leadership, and WHS knowledge. A commuter vehicle is provided, with opportunities across diverse assets and locations.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience supervising a trades team.
• Strong communication and negotiation with internal/external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety Act and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise delivery of mechanical works across Council assets.
• Oversee preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance and unplanned restoration works.
• Serve as backup Site Safety Manager as required.
• Support development of local apprentices and build community skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

WHS knowledge

Mechanical maintenance

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gladstone Regional Council – Gladstone QLD

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. As a child safe organisation, Gladstone Regional Council are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partnerwith our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

Council is seeking to appoint a permanent full time Team Leader Water Mechanical to contribute to Council’s success.

• Opportunity to broaden experience by working across diverse assets and locations.
• Lead a dynamic trades team while supporting the development of local apprentices and building community skills.
• Commuter use vehicle provided.

About the Role

This position is a key leadership role and is responsible for supervising the delivery and completion of mechanical works across Council including preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance, and unplanned restoration works of Council’s assets throughout the Gladstone region.

You will bring:

• Relevant mechanical trade qualification and/or substantial demonstrated industry knowledge, skills and relevant experience.
• Proven leadership success and supervisory experience overseeing work crews and supporting a high- performance culture and cohesive team environment.
• Knowledge of and experience applying the Work Health and Safety Act and Regulation 2011.
• Ability to be appointed as the backup Site Safety Manager under the Petroleum and Gas Act 2004.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication (verbal and written) and negotiation skills to effectively liaise with internal and external customers.
• Well-developed prioritisation and organisation skills to simultaneously work towards and achieve multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Availability to work outside normal hours and travel as required.
• Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.
• Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

This position requires immunisation againstHepatitis A/B and Tetanus.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing. We welcome you to disclose any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process.

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0*** or email the Talent Acquisition Team at **********@gladstone.qld.gov.au.