At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in maintaining and constructing water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure.
- Company: Join a friendly community-focused organisation in the beautiful Richmond Valley.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, long service leave, wellness programs, and ongoing development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with a focus on health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while enjoying a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a proactive, safety-first attitude.
The predicted salary is between 67000 - 79000 $ per year.
The Richmond Valley is in the heart of the Northern Rivers, with wide open spaces and room to grow. We're a down-to-earth, friendly community - where you can still enjoy the welcome of a country town, a family holiday by the beach, or a campfire under the open sky.
It's a place of opportunity, where you can get a start in life or find the change you've been looking for - build a home, raise a family, or buy your first acreage. Success is earned through hard work, persistence, and the courage to get back on your feet in hard times.
Our organisation is defined by integrity and passion in what we do. When challenges come, we endure, we recover, and we rise once again to rebuild. Our people are connected through a shared love of this place and in serving our community.
About you
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a safety-first focus and positive attitude. You are:
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal
- Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
- Able to work well within a small team and autonomously
About the role
The primary purpose of the role is to lead a team to provide a high level of service in the maintenance, construction and repair of water, sewer and drainage infrastructure in line with Council's delivery and operational plans.
Full time: 76-hour fortnight
Salary: Range from $70,111 to $80,626 pa + 12% superannuation
Contact: David Magner, Overseer Water Sewer - 0410 405 ***
NOTE: As the activities of this position could involve exposure to Hepatitis A and B and Q Fever, the employee will be vaccinated against these hazards or required to provide proof of immunity against these diseases.
Please read the role description for more information regarding key accountabilities of the role, essential qualifications and obligations.
What we offer
- Long Service Leave after 5 years of service.
- Volunteer and compassionate leave to support you when you need it.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Fitness Passport to help you stay active and healthy.
- Free weekly yoga and meditation sessions to support your wellbeing.
- Health and Wellbeing Day
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A strong focus on workplace health, safety
- Be part of an inclusive and supportive workplace where people are valued, diversity is embraced and everyone has the opportunity to contribute.
Council is committed to creating a workforce that celebrates inclusion, diversity and equality. We believe our employees are a reflection of the diverse community we serve and are proud to support equal opportunities for all of the Richmond Valley.
Team Leader Construction Water Sewer in Richmond employer: Richmond Valley Council
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