Job Description
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Based in Collie, you'll be surrounded by Jarrah forests and scenic Wellington National Park
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Permanent opportunity with a Salary of $115,561 plus Super and Benefits
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Nestled in the heart of Western Australia's South West, Collie is a vibrant regional community surrounded by stunning forests, picturesque lakes, and world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. Once known for its coal mining heritage, Collie is rapidly transforming into a hub for adventure tourism, renewable energy, and community growth.
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This position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act ****. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal chance outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply.
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About the role
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We have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader - Civil to lead a team of Dam Operators and Catchment Rangers.
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You will enjoy developing, motivating and managing the team of competent Water Corporation workers providing water and wastewater services to customers within the Southwest Region.
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Without compromising health and safety, the role is responsible for organising and prioritising work across unplanned and planned activities and operational requirements.
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Who we are
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When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
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If you're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.
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Real benefits that matter
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Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
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Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
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Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
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Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%
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Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
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Annual leave loading - an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave
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Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
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What You Can Expect in This Role
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Champion Safety Leadership:
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Lead and promote team safety initiatives, including daily review meetings, preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), workplace inspections, and proactive hazard identification and control. Drive follow-through on identified improvements to maintain a safe working environment.
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Oversee Daily Operations & Resource Management:
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Manage day-to-day team resourcing and workload allocation to meet regional operational needs, escalating issues to the Operations Manager when required.
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Develop and Mentor Team Members:
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Build capability across the team by providing coaching, mentoring, and both on-the-job and off-the-job training. Ensure employees are aware of corporate and technical development opportunities and support effective knowledge sharing.
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Deliver High-Quality Water Services:
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Ensure the provision of water-related services to all Water Corporation customers within the region in line with regulatory standards and corporate expectations.
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Drive Regional Performance:
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Collaborate with the Operations Manager to optimise outcomes from corporate processes and support continuous improvement across the region.
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Monitor Financial & Business Performance:
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Track, manage, and report on team performance, including operating costs, resource efficiency, and achievement of performance targets and objectives.
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Key skills and experience
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For this role, we are looking for excellent talent with:
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Proven experience in people leadership and team management
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Relevant experience in a similar role or an equivalent trade qualification (desirable, not essential)
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Certificate IV in Frontline Management or progress toward attaining this qualification (desirable, not essential)
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Knowledge of work planning, scheduling
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Experience in contract management
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive, high-performance workplace culture through appropriate values and behaviours
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Sound knowledge of, and commitment to, occupational safety and health (OSH) practices
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Current Western Australian C Class Driver's Licence
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As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly includes - but is not limited to - a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. If you would like the full list of pre-employment screening checks prior to applying, please contact
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Applications close Thursday 10th September ****
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We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date
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Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
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Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
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We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
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Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at
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or ************.
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To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.

📌 Civil Team Leader (Western Australia)
🏢 Water
📍 Western Australia