Water and Waste Services
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay
Stream C Level BT3 - $78,862 plus superannuation
annualised allowance of $12,****-day fortnight
OR
Water Industry Team Leader
Stream B Level 7 - $78,862 plus superannuation
annualised allowance of $2,****-day fortnight
At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Water Industry Team Leader to provide hands‐on leadership, technical direction and on‐site support to water and sewer network teams.
This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, compliant and high‐quality operational, maintenance and construction outcomes for Council and the community.
What Your Day Will Look Like
Lead on‐site water and sewer network operations, maintenance and construction works.Respond to emergency incidents to meet service and legislative requirements.Provide practical guidance, mentoring and task allocation to field crews.Operate and oversee plant and equipment including jetting, vacuum, vehicles and machinery.Support investigations, defect identification and technical problem‐solving.Complete job documentation, reporting and work orders accurately and on time.
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What You'll Need For Success
General Construction Induction (White Card).
Valid MR licence recognised in Queensland.Refer to role classification contained with Position Description.Demonstrated experience in water industry operations,



maintenance and construction.Robust on‐site leadership and mentoring capability in a field‐based environment.Commitment to workplace health and safety and safe systems of work.Ability to read plans, complete documentation and use digital work systems.
What' s Nice To Have
Apply First Aid CertificationSkid Steer Loader Operations TicketForklift (Class LF) High Risk Work LicenceConfined Space Certification.
Benefits Of Working With Council
Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent.
As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.
We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in ****, as well as winning the LGMA **** Excellence in Innovation award.
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What We Offer
Values based cultureEmployee discount shopping programProfessional developmentFlexible working arrangements including work from homeStudy assistance programNovated leasing24/7 access to Employee Assistance ProgramPaid maternity and paternity leavePaid emergency services leaveUniform subsidyYears of service rewards
Apply Now
Applications close 11pm on Thursday 10 September **** – subject to change pending qualified applications received.
A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.
For further details please contact Matt Peacock (Water Network Coordinator) on email ****** or phone ************ during business hours only.
Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

📌 Water Industry Team Leader (Queensland)
🏢 Fraser Coast Regional Council
📍 Queensland