Drainage Team Leader

As the Drainage Team Leader you will support the development of a team of competent Drainage Operators that provide drainage services to customers within the Southwest region. You will be responsible for prioritising health and safety within the depot whilst organising and prioritising unplanned and planned activities based on operational needs.

Water Corporation Benefits

We understand the importance in balancing work and life. Flexible work options are available to you, such as working a 9-day fortnight and having 1 day off to enjoy work life balance.

A company that advocates for mental health and wellbeing, we offer 2 paid well-being leave days per 12 months of service for time off to tend to your mental health and well-being. 

Receive 17.5% leave loading on annual leave taken.

After 3 years continuous service, you may access your Long Service Leave pro-rata.

We offer superannuation co-contribution scheme where you contribute at least 2% super, and we will top up an additional 2%.

What You’ll do

• Leading the team safety initiatives including team meetings, JSA preparation, workplace inspection and hazard identification, incident management and addressing safety improvements within the team
• Ensuring that all work is undertaken with safety as the priority including conducting regular safety talks and personal inspection of PPE, fitness for work status and general well-being
• Pro-actively managing employee and contractor performance, level of professional competence and behaviour
• Managing day to day resource management/workload management
• Building employee capability through mentoring, coaching, training opportunities, supervision and knowledge transfer
• Ensuring operation and maintenance of assets with the development and implementation of plans
• Building an effective team, team communication and commitment to continuous improvement
• Undertaking site visits/inspections and be visible in the district with the team
• Undertaking daily stakeholder engagement and liaising with different government department
• Monitoring and reporting on the financial and business performance of the team

Your skills and experience

• Completion of Certificate III in Water Operations or Trades qualification equivalent
• Leadership and operational line management experience of a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of Contractor management and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to Health and Safety
• Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence
• Experience in Rural Drainage systems – desirable

Apply:  If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close Tuesday 7th May 2024.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at ***********@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website