Coordinator Water and Sewer Networks (10202)

Location: Emerald

Department: Infrastructure & Utilities

Employment Type:  Permanent Full Time

Salary: Stream A Level 7 - 8:  $107,145.95 - $128,191.75 + $5k Attraction Incentive + Overtime + Superannuation

Are you highly experienced in coordinating network maintenance and leading a diverse team?

Central Highlands Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator to join and lead the dedicated Water & Sewer Networks team.  

Based in Emerald, you will coordinate the planned and responsive day-to-day activities of the network team to ensure the reliability of Council's water distribution and Sewer collection networks located across our region.  You will also use your expertise to provide support and mentor the teams, monitor annual budgets, prepare high-level reports, conduct procurement activities and ensure overall compliance within the network operations. You will also be able to contribute to forward planning for planning maintenance and renewals programs.

We value your experience and will pay you a $5k Attraction Incentive upon the successful completion of your probation and will also assist you by exploring Council housing options if you are relocating to our region.

If you are a well-developed leader who is highly experienced in coordinating network maintenance and looking for a new and exciting opportunity, then we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will support the organisation by:

• Ensuring the ongoing operation of the network infrastructure
• Using your existing leadership capabilities to motivate a network team to achieve high quality outcomes
• Planning, coordinating and scheduling daily maintenance activities across the crews
• Procuring goods and services to support daily activities
• Leading and fostering a positive and safety focused culture
• Participating in an on call rotating roster
• Leading, mentoring and developing a positive work culture that thrives for continuous improvement

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• QBCC Occupational Plumber and Drainer Licence or tertiary qualification in Engineering or suitable alternative qualification
• QLD C Class Drivers Licence
• General Construction Induction Card (white card)
• Significant experience and knowledge of Water and wastewater network management 
• Experience in network maintenance scheduling and data collection with an emphasis on regulatory reporting
• Extensive demonstrated technical skills and knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems including maintenance techniques
• A commitment to customer and stakeholder satisfaction
• Competency in a wide range of Microsoft programs

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

Benefits include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.25% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Opportunity to work a 9 day fortnight 
• Corporate uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsidised Council Housing (subject to availability)
• $5k Attraction Incentive paid upon successful completion of probation

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position and addressing the mandatory requirement listed in the position description.
• Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applications who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting assessment.

Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical Assessment
• Reference checks
• Qualifications Check

For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 1300 242 686 or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 26 February 2024 @ 8am.

Please note: Applicants may be contacted and progressed through the recruitment prior to closing date.