At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure safe and reliable water services in the Ararat region.
- Company: Join GWMWater, a progressive employer committed to community growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, parental leave, and a vibrant social club.
- Other info: Located in beautiful Horsham, close to national parks and a welcoming community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while enjoying a balanced rural lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Leadership skills and experience in operational management are essential.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
An exciting leadership opportunity exists for a Team Leader Ararat to join GWMWater's Grampians Service Delivery team.
Based in Ararat, this position is responsible for leading the day-to-day operational and maintenance activities of the Ararat workgroup, ensuring the continued delivery of safe and reliable water and wastewater services to customers across the region.
GWMWater is an innovative and progressive employer that is committed to contributing to the sustainable growth of communities within the Grampians, Wimmera and Mallee regions.
We provide a great work environment based on respect, professionalism and accountability to attract and retain the best people to GWMWater and the region.
We do this by
- Supporting staff, suppliers and contractors to achieve zero harm
- Offering a flexible and stimulating workplace and investing in our people to enable us to adapt to the changing needs of our region.
- Building the capability and culture of our people into a more highly skilled, professional, customer focused and efficient organisation.
We offer exceptional working conditions including an active social club, attractive parental leave and other contemporary and flexible working arrangements to assist staff achieve an effective work life balance.
The role is located in Horsham, the capital of the beautiful Wimmera region, and is only three hours from Melbourne or the magnificent Victorian South West Coast.
The region boasts access to many national parks including the Grampians and Mt Arapiles.
Horsham offers a warm and welcoming community for those wanting to experience a safe and healthy rural lifestyle.
This progressive city boasts first class health, educational, cultural, sporting and social facilities.
Reporting to the Grampians Operations Manager, the successful applicant will lead and support a team of Water Services Operators, coordinate operational and maintenance activities, monitor asset performance and respond to service delivery issues across the Grampians area.
The role also plays a key part in workforce development, operational planning, safety compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
This hands-on leadership position participates in an after-hours duty roster and may occasionally undertake work in other GWMWater operational regions as required.
Further information about this exciting opportunity is available by contacting Christopher Folkes, Grampians Operations Manager on 1300 659 ***.
Applications for this vacancy close on
Friday 30th October 2026.
GWMWater is an EEO employer and is committed to continuously improving our quality, safety and environmental systems.
Please note applicants may be required to undertake a National Police Check.
If you would like to receive information in relation to this vacancy in an accessible format such as large print, please contact our People, Culture and Legal division on 1300 659 ***.
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Team Leader Ararat employer: GWMWater
GWMWater is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and innovative work environment in the Mallee region. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer flexible working arrangements, comprehensive parental leave, and an active social club, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Our focus on professionalism and accountability empowers our staff to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable development of local communities while enhancing their skills in a collaborative atmosphere.
