Water and Sewer Network Team Leader

Singleton, NSW
$3,011-3,389 per month
Permanent
Full-time

1 day ago

At Singleton Council, our employee promise is simple: ADD VALUE. BE VALUED.As an employee of Singleton Council, you will join an engaged, safe, sustainable and performing (ESSP) workforce who work collectively to create community.Singleton Council has a long and proud history. From our agricultural foundations to our abundant natural resources, we are more than just New South Wales’ largest producer of coal. Singleton has developed into the economic beating heart of the State and a centre of industry, heritage, tourism and community.Here at Council, we offer a wide range of services, supporting our community vision to be vibrant, progressive, connected, sustainable and resilient.We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute their unique skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact, while also recognising and appreciating your valuable contributions and ensuring you feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.ADD VALUE - THE ROLEIn your role you will contribute to important community outcomes and making a real impact for Singleton. The natural diversity of your role means that every day will be different. The Water and Sewer Network Team Leaders are part of the Water and Sewer Network Delivery Team who together provide operation, installation, maintenance and repair works for Council’s water and sewer distribution and treatment systems.The Network Team Leader is primarily responsible for the daily coordination of small work teams to ensure they carry out the objectives to operate, construct and maintain water and sewer network systems. The position ensures safety, productivity and licencing requirements are met and the performance of field Water and Sewer Network Operators is managed, delivering work activities that meet customer service levels, safety, cost, quality and time objectives.Your experience in water and sewer, construction and/or plumbing industry will be complemented by a Certificate III Water Operations qualification or have a willingness to obtain, as supported under Council's Learning and Development Protocol. You will have a demonstrated ability to effectively lead, motivate and support a team, ensuring they achieve work targets and objectives safely and efficiently, as well as the ability to plan and schedule work for your team.It would be advantageous if you currently held, or can demonstrate a willingness and ability to obtain, through Council provided training (at no cost to you), the following:

Class MR or above licence
Implement traffic control plans & Traffic controller tickets
Confined space entry
Work safely at heights
Dogman certification
Operate high pressure jetting water system
Working near overhead powerlines
AQF3 Chemical safety

This position is offered on a permanent, full-time basis working 76 hours per fortnight on a team-based 9-day fortnight. This position participates in the on-call roster.Remuneration package for this position is based on Grade 9 of Council's Salary System Protocol and includes:

Base Salary: $3011 to $3389 per fortnight
Adverse Working Conditions Allowance: $38.98 per fortnight
Superannuation: $366.02 to $411 per fortnight (12%)
Market Allowance: $307.69 per fortnight
Retention Allowance: $2,000 after 12 months service

In addition to the base salary, a daily on-call allowance that equates to up to $445 per week when rostered, and regular overtime are available. This position has access to a commuter use vehicle.BE VALUED - THE REWARDYour wellbeing benefits include:

Swell Program (Safe + Well at Singleton Council)
Health + Wellbeing Leave
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flu Vaccinations + Skin Checks

Your flexible work benefits may include:

Rostered Day Off
9-day fortnight

Your leave benefits include:

Concessional Leave between Christmas and New Year
Annual Leave
Sick + Carer’s Leave
Long Service Leave after 5 years
Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
Parental Leave
Domestic + Family Violence Leave

Your development benefits include:

Training Courses + Professional Development
Education Assistance
Leadership Development Program
Emerging Leaders Program
'Grow our Own' Program

Your reward + recognition benefits include:

ESSPecialist Program Awards
Service Awards
Be Valued Recognition Program

WANT TO KNOW MORE?To find out about all the amazing things Singleton Council is doing to add value to our community click to explore our webpages.Do you want to be valued at Singleton Council? Click to check out our careers page and to see what is on offer.For further information regarding this role please see theINTERESTED?For a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity contact Michael Barnett, Coordinator Water and Sewer Delivery on 02 6578 7231.To be eligible for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in Australia.APPLICATIONS CLOSE THURSDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2025.

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