Tweed Shire Council

Supervisor – Networks

Lead and supervise a dedicated team to ensure the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of Council’s water and sewer reticulation network, while driving service excellence, continuous improvement and rapid response to community needs.

About the role:

• Lead the day-to-day supervision of staff to ensure the ongoing operation and maintenance of Council’s water and sewer reticulation assets, including mains, valves, reservoirs and service connections.
• Allocate and schedule personnel, contractors and equipment for maintenance and operational tasks, while ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
• Promote high team performance by motivating staff, identifying training needs and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Undertake technical investigations, provide expert advice and support operational enhancements by communicating and implementing new initiatives.
• Participate in an after-hours on-call roster and coordinate emergency responses, while maintaining clear communication with internal teams, external contractors and community stakeholders.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $81,860 per annum with competency-based increments up to $96,965 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 76 hour, 9 day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Minimum Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, or equivalent trade certificate relevant to the industry.
• Significant demonstrated technical experience in water and wastewater networks, operations and maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and coordinate teams effectively in a dynamic operational environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A current driver's licence (car) and a solid commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards within the water industry.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.  
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles.  We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. 
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. 

Where it's located:

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes: 

Friday 30 May, 2025, at 12 noon sharp (NSW time).  Late applications will not be permitted.

Click here to view the Position Description 

TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria

Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process

Click here to view our Values

Pre-Employment Screening:

Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. 

Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake:

• Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered).
• Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct.  Click here for more information.

Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors.  Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate.

Immunisations:

This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. 

How To Apply:

You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council.

Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. 

1. Have your Resume document ready to go.
2. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. 
3. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'.
4. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application.

If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below:

• Do you hold a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, or have an equivalent trade certificate relevant to the industry? Please provide details.
• Please describe your technical knowledge or experience with water and wastewater industry networks, operations and maintenance.
• Please provide examples of your experience in leading, motivating and coordinating teams in a fast-paced or operational environment.
• How do you manage competing priorities and how have you communicated important information to senior staff in previous roles?
• Please explain how you demonstrate your commitment to workplace health, safety and environmental standards within the water industry?

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