Water and Wastewater Supervisor

Muswellbrook-Shire-Council; Muswellbrook Shire Council; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools of Trade vehicle

9 day Fortnight system

Fitness centre membership discount

Professional development

Employee support programme

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Water and Wastewater Supervisor to lead Operators and Trainees across water and wastewater facilities, ensuring compliant operation, maintenance and repair of infrastructure. The role requires tertiary qualifications or strong management experience, current licences, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

You will participate in rosters, on-call duties, and coordinate resources while maintaining regulatory compliance and efficient service

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Water and Wastewater operations or extensive management experience.
• Relevant water industry licences and tickets (White Card, Confined Space, Chemical Certificates).
• Current Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Water and Wastewater Operators and Trainees to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Perform rostered on-call duties and coordinate repairs with minimal disruption.
• Ensure WHS compliance including risk assessments and inductions.
• Report and investigate incidents, accidents and near-misses with recommended controls.
• Operate and maintain treatment plants, reservoirs and pumping stations; monitor processes and log activities.
• Identify maintenance needs, oversee planned activities, and assist with quotes and procurement.

Skills

Team leadership

SCADA familiarity

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Water and Wastewater operations

Tools

SCADA

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Water and Wastewater Supervisor leads a team of Water and Wastewater Operators in the professional and diligent performance of duties related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of Council’s water and wastewater infrastructure, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, reservoirs, and pumping stations. The Water and Wastewater Supervisor ensures compliance with the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and relevant legislation and regulations and assists the Water and Wastewater Coordinator in coordinating resources in a proactive, cost-effective, and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and coach the Water and Wastewater Operators and Trainees to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time in line with operational programs, including daily timesheets.
• Perform rostered on-call duties, organising and coordinating resources to make repairs with minimal disruption to services.
• Ensure WHS compliance, including task- and site-specific risk assessments, inductions, toolbox meetings, and maintaining safety documentation.
• Report and investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses, assisting the Water and Wastewater Coordinator to provide findings and recommendations in line with hazard control measures.
• Operate and maintain treatment plants, reservoirs, and pumping stations; monitor processes, respond to issues, conduct testing, and maintain operational logbooks in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and supervise maintenance, implementing planned activities to reduce breakdowns, and assisting with quotes, procurement, and continuity of operations.
• Tertiary qualifications in Water and Wastewater operations and/or extensive experience in management of water and wastewater systems in a local government environment.
• Relevant water industry licences and tickets including but not limited to; General Induction for Construction work - “White Card”, Confined Space, and Chemical Certificates.
• Sound knowledge of water and wastewater treatment facilities and principles of water treatment process.
• High level of problem solving and knowledge of principles of reactive and proactive maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated basic competence in SCADA and computer operations including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Current class C Driver Licence.

What we offer

• Permanentfull time,38hours per week
• Salaryfrom $86,056 to $88,155 per year(depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
• Training Courses + Professional Development
• Tools of Trade vehicle available for successful applicant
• Access to 9 day Fortnight system
• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.