Water Industry Team Leader

Fraser Coast Region; Hervey Bay; Hybrid; AUD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Hervey Bay is seeking a Water Industry Team Leader for permanent, full-time work. The role covers leadership of water and sewer network operations, maintenance and construction, with on-site oversight and ensure safe, compliant outcomes for the community.

The successful candidate will guide field crews, respond to emergencies, read plans, and manage documentation using digital systems.

Qualifications

• General Construction Induction (White Card) required.
• Valid MR licence recognised in Queensland.
• Refer to role classification contained with Position Description.
• Demonstrated experience in water industry operations, maintenance and construction.
• Strong on-site leadership and mentoring capability in a field-based environment.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and safe systems of work.
• Ability to read plans, complete documentation and use digital work systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site water and sewer network operations, maintenance and construction works.
• Respond to emergency incidents to meet service and legislative requirements.
• Provide practical guidance, mentoring and task allocation to field crews.
• Operate and oversee plant and equipment including jetting, vacuum, vehicles and machinery.
• Support investigations, defect identification and technical problem-solving.
• Complete job documentation, reporting and work orders accurately and on time.

Skills

Water operations

Team leadership

Emergency response

Documentation

Tools

Digital work systems

Job description

Water Industry Team Leader Water and Waste Services Permanent Full Time Hervey Bay Stream C Level BT3 - $78,862 plus superannuation + annualised allowance of $12,635 + 8-day fortnight OR Water Industry Team Leader Stream B Level 7 - $78,862 plus superannuation + annualised allowance of $2,869 + 8-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

• We are seeking an experienced and motivated Water Industry Team Leader to provide hands-on leadership, technical direction and on-site support to water and sewer network teams.
• This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality operational, maintenance and construction outcomes for Council and the community.

What your day will look like:

• Lead on-site water and sewer network operations, maintenance and construction works.
• Respond to emergency incidents to meet service and legislative requirements.
• Provide practical guidance, mentoring and task allocation to field crews.
• Operate and oversee plant and equipment including jetting, vacuum, vehicles and machinery.
• Support investigations, defect identification and technical problem-solving.
• Complete job documentation, reporting and work orders accurately and on time.

What you’ll need for success:

• General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Valid MR licence recognised in Queensland.
• Refer to role classification contained with Position Description.
• Demonstrated experience in water industry operations, maintenance and construction.
• Strong on-site leadership and mentoring capability in a field-based environment.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety and safe systems of work.
• Ability to read plans, complete documentation and use digital work systems.

What's nice to have:

• Apply First Aid Certification
• Skid Steer Loader Operations Ticket
• Forklift (Class LF) High Risk Work Licence
• Confined Space Certification.

Benefits of Working with Council

• Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent.
• As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
• We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

For further details please contact Matt Peacock (Water Network Coordinator) on email [e-mail] or phone [phone] during business hours only.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Applications close 11pm on Monday 5 October 2026 - subject to change pending qualified applications received.