Coffs Harbour City Council

Team Leader Wastewater Services

We're on the lookout for an experienced Team Leader - Wastewater Services to take charge of operations, ensure compliance, and drive innovation in wastewater management.

With a competitive salary, valuable allowances, and career growth opportunities, this is your chance to make a real impact while working with a dedicated team. If you have strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a passion for fostering a great team environment, we want to hear from you!

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader for our Wastewater Services Team. You will lead a team responsible for operating and maintaining the City's wastewater, recycled water and trade waste systems. Your leadership will ensure we follow regulations and adopt best practices in wastewater management.

Key areas of responsibility Include:

• Managing wastewater services and ensuring we meet environmental protection licenses and legal requirements.
• Overseeing the trade waste program, including applications and approvals.
• Leading maintenance programs for wastewater assets and improving our management systems.
• Handling contract management, including preparing and awarding contracts.
• Helping to manage operational and capital budgets.
• Building strong relationships with internal teams and external organisations, ensuring clear communication.

For more information, please refer to the attached Position Description.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary starting at $115,497.24 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation. We recognise expertise, experience and skills and there will be an opportunity for salary discussions based on your experience and qualifications commensurate to the position.
• Valuable allowances, such as a 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance on top of your base salary and on-call allowances when applicable.
• Embrace a permanent, full-time position with a commitment of 35 hours per week.
• Look forward to performance-based salary increases that reward your hard work and dedication!

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Equivalent qualifications acceptable for Professional Membership
• Significant relevant leadership experience in a similar-sized team
• Demonstrated experience in the operation, maintenance, and management of wastewater reticulation systems.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• National Construction Industry Induction Certificate (White card)

Want more information?

If you have questions in relation to the position, please reach out to Jonathon Bell, Section Leader Water and Wastewater Services via phone 02 6648 4889 or email jonathon.bell@chcc.nsw.gov.au.

If you have questions in relation to your application or the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team via email recruitment@chcc.nsw.gov.au

Applications

To download the PD, and to apply go to: https://coffsharbour.recruitmenthub.com.au/Positions-Vacant & enter ref code: 6732737.

Applications are to be submitted via the City's Careers page 13 Mar 2025 at 9.00pm

City of Coffs Harbour is committed to the principles of employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.