Water & Sewerage Operations Lead

Quilpie Shire Council; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing Week

Training & development

9-day fortnights

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Quilpie Shire Council invites a hands-on Water and Sewerage Supervisor to lead the delivery of safe, reliable services across the Shire. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Infrastructure, you will oversee operations, maintenance and compliance of water and sewerage assets.

This role offers a supportive team, work-life balance and opportunities for professional development while contributing to community health and growth in Western Queensland.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in plumbing is required.
• Minimum 5 years practical and/or supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and standards.
• Knowledge of on-site domestic wastewater management.
• Knowledge of local authority water and sewerage infrastructure operations.
• Local Government experience is preferred.
• HR class Drivers Licence (or ability to obtain) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day water and sewerage operations.
• Coordinate maintenance programs, repairs and improvement projects.
• Identify and recommend improvements for the networks.
• Manage operation of water and sewerage treatment plants and pump stations.
• Prepare and provide cost estimates for works.

Skills

Plumbing trade qualification

Supervisory experience

Legislation & standards knowledge

Wastewater management knowledge

Water & sewerage operations knowledge

Job description

Quilpie Shire Council invites a hands-on Water and Sewerage Supervisor to lead the delivery of safe, reliable services across the Shire. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Infrastructure, you will oversee operations, maintenance and compliance of water and sewerage assets.

This role offers a supportive team, work-life balance and opportunities for professional development while contributing to community health and growth in Western Queensland.