Team Leader Water and Wastewater
Are you an experienced water industry professional ready to step into a leadership role in a supportive regional Council?
Uralla Shire Council is seeking a Team Leader Water and Wastewater to lead a small, dedicated team delivering essential water and sewer services to our community.
This is a great opportunity for a practical, hands-on operator who is ready to take the next step into leadership while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living and working in the beautiful New England region.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant delivery of Council’s water and sewer services.
You will supervise daily operations, support your team, and oversee the maintenance and performance of critical infrastructure including treatment plants, pump stations and distribution networks.
Working closely with the Manager Water and Wastewater, you will also contribute to capital works, asset management planning and continuous improvement initiatives to support sustainable service delivery for the Uralla Shire community.
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Why Uralla?
Uralla is a welcoming and historic New England town offering an excellent regional lifestyle, strong community connections and easy access to the broader services of Armidale.
The Uralla Shire is known for its heritage character, relaxed pace of life, local food and hospitality, natural landscapes, village atmosphere and strong community spirit. It is the kind of place where you can be part of a close-knit community, enjoy a better work-life balance and still contribute to meaningful, technically important work.
For candidates considering a move, Uralla offers the benefits of regional living without being isolated. Whether you are looking for a quieter lifestyle, more space, a strong community, or a place to raise a family, Uralla provides an attractive alternative to larger centres while still offering rewarding career opportunities in local government.
About Uralla Shire Council
Uralla Shire Council is a progressive regional Council committed to delivering reliable services, maintaining essential infrastructure and supporting the long-term sustainability of our community.
Our Water and Wastewater team plays a critical role in protecting public health, supporting growth and maintaining essential services across the Shire. As a smaller Council, employees have the opportunity to make a real impact, work closely with decision-makers, and be involved in a broad range of operational, technical and improvement projects.
Council offers a supportive working environment where safety, teamwork, accountability and service to the community are valued. This role is well suited to someone who wants to be more than just a number and is looking for a position where their skills, leadership and judgement will genuinely matter.
We are seeking a practical, solutions-focused leader with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and service delivery.
To be successful, you will have:
- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations and Sewer Operations (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater operations and maintenance
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements, including Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
- Experience delivering maintenance programs and overseeing infrastructure works
- Current MR licence and relevant tickets (or willingness to obtain)
Total First Year Package Value of approximately $102,344 to $108,455 plus superannuation.
Total Package Value for the role includes:
- Base salary based on a 38hr work week: $87,344 to $93,455 (depending on skills and experience)
- Initial Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
- Retention Bonus: $5,000 paid annually as a lump sum, subject to performance.
- Market Loading: $5,000 paid hourly, subject to satisfactory performance.
Other benefits include (but not limited to):
- 9 Day Fortnight
- Ongoing training and development
- Supportive team environment
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual legislated Award increases
- Long service leave after 5 years (with ability to transfer sick and long service leave entitlements to other NSW Councils)
- Employee Recognition Program
Uralla Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council recognises the unique skills and attributes demonstrated by service personnel in their service to our country and applications from ex-service personnel are welcome. The Local Government Rank to Grade Guide was developed to help both hiring managers and veterans understand how ADF skills and experience align with public sector jobs. You can use this guide as a tool to help you identify where your skills and qualifications align you to. For further information, and to access this guide, please click Here.
For further information about our Council, please review the Uralla Shire Council Candidate Brochure.
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