Coordinator Water Industry Operations

• A varied and rewarding role, you will ensure safe reliable drinking water and efficient sewerage treatment for domestic and commercial customers.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $111,424, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast.  Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.  

Coordinator Water Industry Operations

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $111,424, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 10th November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Join Our Award-Winning Team!

Gympie Regional Council is seeking a dynamic Coordinator Water Industry Operations. This newly updated role is pivotal in aligning with our branch’s strategic goals and industry trends, driving improvements in outcomes, efficiency, and operational empowerment.

As the Coordinator, you will ensure the delivery of water, sewage, and recycled water systems in line with environmental, safety, and water quality standards while leading your team to adopt innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Your leadership will be crucial in fostering a culture focused on safety, continuous improvement, and innovation, ensuring that the team operates at its best while adapting to emerging challenges.

This role requires a keen understanding of water industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the operations team in planning, resource allocation, and the execution of tasks to ensure water, sewage, and recycled water systems are efficient and compliant.
• Coordinate operational processes, including routine and regulatory testing, and ensure that all procedures align with best-practice management.
• Provide technical advice to internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and risk reduction within the team.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of water and sewage processes. You’ll possess demonstrated experience leading large teams, optimising operations, and meeting service outcomes while managing budgets effectively. A deep understanding of regulatory compliance and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

If you’re ready to take on a leadership role that not only supports the operational success of Gympie’s water infrastructure but also drives improvements that align with industry standards and our community’s needs, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Requirements:

Leadership

Proven ability to effectively lead a team of people, promote the Water while fostering a positive, dynamic organisational culture which is committed to Council’s vision and values.

Manage the performance of staff members and contractors to ensure a strong customer service focus is maintained with prompt response to customer requests or complaints.

Strategy

Implementation of workforce strategies to achieve the Water vision, goals and key priorities, in particular development of standard operating and monitoring procedures across the various schemes, whilst building a capable and cross-functional team which focusses on delivery of committed customer service levels and outcomes.

Build effective relationships and partnerships across key stakeholder groups to reduce the cost to serve our customers.

Innovation

Foster a climate for continuous improvement for policies and processes and identify new fit-for-purpose emerging technologies or practices that can reduce the whole of asset life cycle cost.

Performance

Deliver a competitive and reliable level of service to our customers, regulators and the community.

Develop and implement robust standard operating procedures, multi-skilling and contingency plans to build resilience within the team to ensure continuity of service.

Achievement of annually agreed capital and business project KPIs.

Deliver on all corporate requirements for information management, workplace health and safety, financial and resource management, corporate and operational planning, quality and environmental management, governance and ethical conduct.

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's the Manager Water, Emma Fisher on 07-5481 0606 or email emma.fisher@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply - Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 10th November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.