Mechanical Team Leader

$91,264 per annum + super + benefits
Permanent Full-Time
Water Services, Infrastructure Services
Bundaberg Region 

About Us

Are you ready to join our team and build Australia's best regional community?  

Here at Bundaberg Regional Council, our vision is bold but simple, to build Australia’s best regional community. In order to achieve this, we’ve created a culture that’s centered on our core values. To be a Council that is customer-focused, respectful and prides itself on teamwork, diversity, sustainability, and innovation. 

Uniquely positioned north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia, the Bundaberg Region is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regional cities and the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The Bundaberg Region boasts the most equitable climate in Australia and rates fifth in the world alongside Hawaii. Noted for its environmental excellence, pristine waterways, and proximity to the Great Barrier Reef, the Bundaberg Region showcases everything that nature’s palette can create. 

About The Opportunity

As the Mechanical Team Leader, you will lead the delivery of high quality water and wastewater service to the community in accordance with regulatory guidelines and Water Services Customer Service Standards.  You will implement best practices in the mechanical and electrical discipline for the operation, maintenance and asset management of water and wastewater facilities and ensure that all operational and maintenance activities are undertaken in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in supervising staff in a multi-disciplinary environment with sound knowledge and experience relative to the Water and Wastewater industry at a team leader level.
• High-level knowledge of water and sewerage facilities, including a working knowledge of critical infrastructure and control systems.
• Demonstrated experience with a sound understanding of Water and Wastewater Asset Management Programs and the ability to implement asset management programs within Water Services.
• Sound level of oral and written communication skills with the ability to liaise with a variety of internal and external parties.
• Ability to implement workflows and field reporting systems and to maintain a high attention to detail.
• Good computer skills in the use of computer and industry software (knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Office, other associated software and Council applications as appropriate).
• Possession of or ability to obtain all the relevant functional and safety qualifications/tickets to perform all associated duties.
• Trade and Post Trade qualifications and competencies to the level of the position.
• Knowledge of traffic management.
• Possession of a current manual open Class ‘C’ Drivers licence.
• Highly regarded - Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or above
• Desired - Knowledge of traffic management

What we offer

• An attractive remuneration package with options for salary sacrifice and 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster
• Opportunities for professional development training and study assistance to enhance your career progression
• Work within a culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance and a friendly and supportive team
• An all-inclusive and diverse workplace culture where everyone feels valued

The Selection Process

We celebrate our community's rich diversity and are committed to attracting and employing people that represent the community that we serve.  We recognise and appreciate the diversity of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive and safe working environment where all employees are valued, respected and supported to achieve their potential. We are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a National Police Check and Pre-employment medicals (which may include drug and alcohol testing), as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply or find out more about the Position Description or our  Benefits, Rewards and Recognition and our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy visit our Careers with Council webpage.

Closing Date: Thursday, 15 August 2024, 11.30 pm AEST

Applications that do not meet the above requirements may not be shortlisted. The advertisement will be closed either when a successful applicant is identified or on Thursday, 15 August, 2024, whichever is sooner.

Thank you for your interest in this position.  We look forward to receiving your application.