Water Network Supervisor x 2

Fraser Coast Regional Council

Hervey Bay

Hybrid

AUD 81,000 - 99,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

8-day fortnight

Flexible work from home

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

Employee discount shopping program

Professional development

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Uniform subsidy

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Years of service rewards

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking two experienced Water Network Supervisors for Hervey Bay to lead field crews, coordinate water network operations and ensure safety and compliance. These permanent full-time roles offer a competitive salary and ongoing professional development.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, provide technical guidance, and support contractors and customers while promoting safe work practices and continuous improvement within the Water & Waste Services team.

Qualifications

Certificate III (AQF Level 3 or above) in Plumbing, Civil Construction (Pipe Laying), Water Industry Operations, or a related discipline.
Valid Queensland Class C or CA Driver Licence.
General Construction Induction (White Card).
Demonstrated experience leading and supervising operational field-based teams.
Experience planning and coordinating work programs, resources and operational activities.
Knowledge of water infrastructure maintenance, construction or operational service delivery. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Sound understanding of workplace health and safety, risk management and quality requirements

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise field-based crews delivering water network and infrastructure works.
Plan, coordinate and monitor operational work programs, resources and priorities.
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with Council standards and legislative requirements.
Provide technical advice and support to employees, contractors, stakeholders and customers.
Monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions.
Respond to customer enquiries and assist with service-related issues and stakeholder communications.

Skills

People leadership

Planning skills

Safety compliance

Technical guidance

Customer liaison

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III (AQF Level 3+) in Plumbing

Certificate III (AQF Level 3+) in Civil Construction

Certificate III (AQF Level 3+) in Water Industry Operations

Related discipline

Tools

White Card

Job description

Water Network Supervisor

Water & Waste Services

2 x Permanent Full-Time positions

Hervey Bay

Stream A Level 4 - $90,267 plus superannuation

+ 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 two experienced and motivated supervisors to lead operational teams responsible for the maintenance, renewal and construction of critical water infrastructure across the Fraser Coast.

Working within the Water & Waste Services team, these roles are responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of work programs, and supporting the ongoing reliability of Council's water network and associated infrastructure. You will provide leadership, technical guidance and operational support while fostering a positive team culture, driving continuous improvement.

What Your Day Will Look Like

Lead and supervise field-based crews delivering water network and infrastructure works.
Plan, coordinate and monitor operational work programs, resources and priorities.
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with Council standards and legislative requirements.
Provide technical advice and support to employees, contractors, stakeholders and customers.
Monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement and implement practical solutions.
Respond to customer enquiries and assist with service-related issues and stakeholder communications.

What You’ll Need For Success

Certificate III (AQF Level 3 or above) in Plumbing, Civil Construction (Pipe Laying), Water Industry Operations, or a related discipline.
Valid Queensland Class C or CA Driver Licence.
General Construction Induction (White Card).
Demonstrated experience leading and supervising operational field-based teams.
Experience planning and coordinating work programs, resources and operational activities.
Knowledge of water infrastructure maintenance, construction or operational service delivery.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
Sound understanding of workplace health and safety, risk management and quality requirements

What’s Nice To Have

First Aid Certification.
Confined Space Entry Certification.
Asbestos Awareness Training.
Dogging Ticket

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

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