Ballina Shire Council

Team Leader Treatment and Mechanical Services – Water and Wastewater

ABOUT US

Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire Council is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Position

Council is offering a great opportunity for a suitably qualified, experienced and enthusiastic individual to lead and coordinate Council’s Water and Wastewater Treatment and Mechanical Services team to ensure the efficient and high-quality delivery of essential water and wastewater services to the Ballina community.

You will play a key role in leading daily operations, coordinating maintenance programs, and ensuring the reliable performance of critical treatment infrastructure. This hands-on leadership position offers the opportunity to motivate and support a skilled team while ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.

If you are a proactive leader with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to operational excellence and community service, we would love to hear from you.

To be successful you will bring

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council's values of: creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Proven knowledge of operations and maintenance practices for water and wastewater treatment service delivery, including wastewater treatment plants.
• Proven knowledge of regulatory environment for delivery of water and wastewater treatment services.
• Demonstrated experience in and ability to manage and lead teams.
• Demonstrated sound knowledge of contract management and procurement.
• Proven experience in budget administration and project management.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing high level customer service.

The rewards

• A salary range of $92,600 to $106,200 per annum (plus 12% superannuation), dependent upon experience, skills and qualifications. This is applicable to a 9 day fortnight work arrangement, and incorporates the payment of five hours of approved overtime per fortnight according to Council’s Annual Salary Agreement.
• Flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle, including a rostered day off working arrangement (9 day fortnight or 4 day week).
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Job security and a supportive, values-driven workplace culture.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including Fitness Passport member options.
• Meaningful work that contributes to the sustainability and liveability of our region.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Clickhereto view the Position Description and Information Package.

Applications close

11.30pm on Sunday 14 June 2026

Specific enquiries

Scott Turner | Manager Water and Wastewater | 0438 025 214

How To Apply

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