To provide leadership to the reticulation team on planned and unplanned construction and maintenance tasks related to Council’s water supply and sewerage infrastructure and assets throughout the Shire.

GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION To provide leadership to the reticulation team on planned and unplanned construction and maintenance tasks related to Council’s water supply and sewerage infrastructure and assets throughout the Shire.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and supervise the reticulation team

Install, operate and maintain Council’s water supply and sewerage reticulation schemes and infrastructure

Respond to maintenance issues that arise in the reticulation networks throughout the Shire

Rectify issues based on priority and available resources to restore normal operating conditions

Assist with planned maintenance tasks and capital works projects as required

Coordinate staff and resources to complete set projects

Complete and maintain log sheets, asset records and monthly reports and associated administrative tasks

Undertake stocktakes and advise of stock consumption and requirements

Provide assistance to the team as required

Participate in toolbox and team meetings

Assist with the maintenance of Water and Sewerage Treatment Plants

Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations

Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties, including providing and obtaining information





Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position, e.g. timesheets

Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices, as required

Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required

Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS Compulsory

Queensland ‘C’ class driver’s licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)

General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) Certification – White Card.

Desirable

Trade qualification in Plumbing

Certificate of Competency – Various Plant

Queensland ‘MR’ class driver’s licence.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Compulsory

Proven leadership skills

Demonstrated experience working in the water industry

Knowledge of water supply and sewerage reticulation infrastructure installation and maintenance

High level of interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

High level numeracy skills

Proven ability to manage projects including resourcing

Sound understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices.





CORPORATE OBLIGATIONS The employee agrees to comply with the following:

Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures

Customer service standards

Council’s Code of Conduct

Workplace and Sustainability policy and procedure

Anti-discrimination legislation, actively promoting its principles in all activities

Human Resources policies and procedures

Financial Management policies and procedures

Records Management policies and procedures

Disaster Management policies and procedures.

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS

The employee acknowledges that this role requires them to hold and maintain a class ‘C’ manual driver’s licence and that the loss of licence may jeopardise employment with Council

The employee agrees to be available for work on weekends and public holidays as required

The employee agrees to participate in an on call roster

The employee acknowledges that this role has been identified as working in an ‘at risk work location’ and/or is an ‘at risk worker’ and subsequently agrees to be protected by the relevant immunisations in accordance with Council’s Staff Immunisation Program and will participate in required health monitoring in accordance with the guidelines set out by council and relevant legislation and industry standards.

The employee acknowledges this role is physically demanding and requires an adequate level of fitness to be held and maintained in order to successfully undertake manual labouring tasks.

📌 Team Leader (Brisbane)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Brisbane