Water Industry Worker - Team Leader (200968)
Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week
$99,664.21 Annually (including applicable allowances) + 13% super
Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… on beautiful Redlands Coast.
Redlands is proud to rank among Queensland’s Top 5 local government areas for wellbeing in the SGS Cities and Regions Wellbeing Index - confirming our community as a great place to live, work, and grow.
Join our team as a Water Industry Worker - Team Leader and take the next step in your career with a role that blends hands-on field work with leadership responsibility.
In this role, you’ll lead a small, skilled crew delivering high-quality reactive and planned maintenance, non-routine construction, and property connection services across Redland City’s water and wastewater networks. This is a hands-on leadership position, where your expertise in the water industry will directly contribute to essential services that support the community every day.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while fostering a strong safety culture and positive team environment. Council will support your continued growth with training and development opportunities, including pathways to gain full industry qualifications and progress your career.
We are particularly interested in candidates with strong hands-on industry experience. While a Certificate IV is highly regarded, we are open to considering highly experienced applicants who are willing to complete formal qualifications on the job.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading a crew to deliver safe, timely, and high-quality maintenance and construction outcomes in the field
Overseeing day-to-day operations while fostering a collaborative, fair, and supportive team environment
Ensuring all works comply with relevant water industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Promoting and maintaining a strong safety-first culture across all activities
Providing technical guidance and hands-on problem-solving support in the field
Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in work methods and processes
Maintaining accurate records, including job costing, reporting, and system updates
Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers and stakeholders through clear and professional communication
Skills and experience:
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support a field-based work crew
Experience delivering water/wastewater maintenance and construction services
Strong interpersonal skills, including training, motivation, and conflict resolution
Physical capability to perform a wide range of manual and labouring tasks
Solid knowledge of WHS regulations and commitment to safety leadership
Customer-focused mindset with the ability to negotiate and resolve issues
Confidence making decisions in complex operational environments
Strong administrative, record-keeping, and communication skills
Make sure to read the full Position Description before applying - it outlines everything you need to tailor your resume and cover letter.
Why this role stands out:
- 9-day fortnight offering great work-life balance
- Operational use of a Council vehicle + career progression support
- Lead a supportive and safety-focused team
Working for us means enjoying diverse work and gaining opportunities to grow in a region of outstanding natural beauty - Redlands Coast. In return for your passion and commitment to making a meaningful and ongoing contribution to our naturally wonderful community, we offer great benefits and the balance you need to bring the best you.
More reasons to love working with us:
- Professional development – job-specific training, study assistance, leadership and critical skills programs, plus access to an extensive range of online courses through LinkedIn Learning. We invest in your growth from day one.
- Generous leave entitlements including 4 weeks annual leave with leave loading, 15 days personal/carer’s leave, 14 weeks paid parental leave, and additional flexible leave options to support your lifestyle.
- Rewarding role-specific allowances recognising the responsibilities, skill, and impact of your position.
- Mental health and wellbeing support – access to EAP, external providers, training, and awareness programs to foster openness and reduce stigma.
- Exclusive employee lifestyle perks – discounts, cashback, health benefits, and savings on essentials, travel, tech, dining, and car ownership through novated leasing, plus employee banking benefits.
- Flexible working options – access RedFlex, offering flexibility in how, when, and where you work.
- Optional purchased leave available after probation.
- Incentives for returning from parental leave including credited leave and superannuation benefits.
Who we are:
Redland City Council is a local government organisation proudly serving the Redlands Coast community. From maintaining roads, parks, waterways and islands, to delivering essential services like waste, water, libraries, and community events - we support the city’s day-to-day life and long-term growth. With over 1,200 employees across diverse teams, we’re committed to shaping a thriving, sustainable region that our community is proud of.
Guided by our Values, we’re proud of the work we do and the people who make it possible. Visit our careers page to learn more about the stories of our incredible team.
Eligibility:
- You'll hold a Current Class C driver’s licence
- You'll hold a Construction White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry)
- You'll have a Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the water industry
- You'll have the ability to participate in the after-hours on-call roster, including weekends and public holidays
- You'll have the ability and fitness to perform manual and physically demanding tasks
- You'll have the ability to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Entry Certificate
- You'll have a Certificate IV Water Industry Operations (or equivalent) or the ability to obtain this on the job qualification within 2 years of employment
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal history check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us?
Please include:
- A one-page cover letter; and
- A current resume outlining how you meet the role requirements.
Note: We do not accept email, hard copy or third-party applications.
For more information about this position (200968), please contact Marek Miller on 0479 190 297. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 12/07/2026.
At Redland City Council, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute to their full potential. We value the unique perspectives and experiences our people bring to serving our community.
To support an inclusive recruitment experience, please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment or interview process by contacting [email protected]
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