Description:
About Us:
Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.
We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.5 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.
Your New Role:
KSC is seeking a dedicated Team Leader Water Construction to work within the Water & Sewer Network team. The primary purpose of this role is to support the Water & Sewer Network Manager in planning and coordinating delivery of renewals program, asset operational condition assessment, operation, repair and maintenance of network assets to agreed scopes, specifications and applicable industry standards that are associated with network infrastructure.
The Water & Sewer Network team operates in a context that is subject to constant regulatory and environmental change. In particular, usage growth and renewal needs, regulatory responses, and community development concerns are key contributing trends to be addressed over time through the work of Council and this role.
For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- A Diploma of Engineering or trade qualifications in Plumbing or relevant to position and/or a substantive working history within a relevant industry.
- Relevant experience in the water, sewerage network infrastructure, construction and maintenance or other relevant construction industry experience.
- Sound understanding of the Water Services Association Australia codes and Auspec relevant to water and sewerage network infrastructure and AS3500
- A Certificate IV in water industry operations highly desirable.
- Current Construction Induction Certificate.
You must have Leadership aptitude, with the ability to lead and manage teams effectively and practically – this involves skills to communicate effectively with the team, manage and address team member performance and conduct, workforce plan and allocate resources efficiently to meet operational goals.
You will also have well-developed organisation/planning skills with the ability to set work priorities, methods and workflow to accomplish objectives on time, to budget and quality standards. You will be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Work Health and Safety requirements and legislation and be customer service focused superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:
As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:
- A permanent full-time position, 38-hour work week
- Fortnightly RDOs
- Weekly salary of $1,724.94 to $1,941.44 (plus superannuation).
- Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
- A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
- Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
- Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.
- Novated Leasing and salary packaging options (for eligible roles).
Interested?
Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:
- A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
- Your current resume.
Applications Close: COB Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.
Have questions? Please contact Chris Seam - Water & Sewer Network Manager for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.
Please Note:
- Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.
- Completion of a pre-employment medical assessment is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment
- Current immunisations against tetanus, Hepatitis A & B or willingness to obtain these vaccinations is a requirement of KSC’s recruitment process for this position.
If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Thank you and good luck with your application.
Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
Position Description