Mackay Regional Council is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Leader for within Water Network program.

We are offering a permanent full-time position with a 9-day fortnight roster (every 2nd weekend is a long weekend!) based out of the Paget Depot. Be home with your family every night and gain the work/life balance and job security you've been searching for!

This key position in the Water Network program is to lead a team involved in the operations and maintenance of Council water and sewer infrastructure in line with organisational direction. This position requires a leadership style that has a focus on safety, that will influence good practice in the team and self-motivation to cross train all team members to create a high level of skills and promote a high performing team environment.

The successful applicant will have the following knowledge and skills:

• Current QLD ‘C’ Class driver’s license
• Current General Construction Safety ‘White/Blue’ card
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing water infrastructure maintenance projects, including a high level of skill and understanding in maintaining water services and pipe infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in water and sewer industry including in a supervisory role
• Demonstrated experience cross training a team to create a high level multi skilled team to complete all tasks required

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council offers flexible work conditions giving you ample time to explore the endless beautiful beaches or chill out at the alfresco cafes within the City Heart.  And for those who still have energy at the end of the working week, take a scenic jaunt past the sugar-cane fields to Eungella National Park or some of the other beautiful forests, parks, gorges and secret swimming holes in the Mackay region.

In return for your valued contribution you will be rewarded a competitive remuneration package including attractive salary, employee benefits, as well as up to 5 weeks annual leave.

• Permanent full-time position
• Annual base salary range from $78,425 - $86,007 plus allowances and overtime as applicable
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 9 day fortnight roster
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• Study and assistance programs for career development
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives

Are you ready to catapult your career?

For a Position Description and information on how to apply please visit https://vacancies.mackay.qld.gov.au/ER21_31613/VacancyList.aspx

To apply, you will need to submit a resume, cover letter and a full statement addressing the selection criteria (from the job description attached to the vacancy on Council’s website)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to all opportunities available. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises the unique contributions and perspectives of our employees, working together to deliver extraordinary results.