Warrumbungle Shire Council

Team Leader – Treatment Plant (Water Utilities)

Lead Critical Water & Wastewater Operations Supporting Regional Communities

• Earn up to $83K PLUS Super, Overtime, On-Call Allowances & Weekly Pay
• Enjoy a 9-Day Fortnight, Flexible Work Arrangements & Minimum 4-Hour Overtime Payments
• Access Long Service Leave After 5 Years, Paid Parental Leave & Salary Packaging Options
• Build a Stable Water Utilities Career with Strong Mentoring & Development Opportunities

Build Your Future with Warrumbungle Water

Warrumbungle Shire Councilplays a vital role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water and sewer services across North West NSW. ThroughWarrumbungle Water, Council supports communities includingCoonabarabran, Baradine, Bugaldie, Kenebri, Coolah, Dunedoo, and surrounding areas, maintaining the essential infrastructure that local communities rely on every day.

Operating across a large regional network, Warrumbungle Water is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, repair, and delivery of critical water and sewer infrastructure services throughout the region.

To learn more, visit:www.warrumbungle.nsw.gov.au

Join a Critical Water Operations Team

Warrumbungle Shire Councilis seeking a full-timeTeam Leader Treatment Plants Northto join the Warrumbungle Water team based inCoonabarabran, NSW.

Reporting to theSupervisor WW Treatment Plants, this hands-on operational leadership role is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and compliance of Council’s northern water and sewer treatment infrastructure

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Treatment Plant Operator ready to step into leadership while continuing to build their technical and operational capabilities within a supportive team environment.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading day-to-day operations across water and sewer treatment facilities
• Operating and monitoring treatment plants, reservoirs, dams, pump stations, and SCADA/telemetry systems
• Coordinating preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and contractor activities
• Supporting procurement activities, including chemicals, materials, contractors, and operational supplies
• Ensuring compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, EPA licences, and Council procedures
• Managing operational records, water quality monitoring, testing, and compliance reporting
• Mentoring and supporting operational staff while contributing positively to team culture
• Participating in a rotating on-call roster and scheduled weekend operational coverage

This role is ideal for a practical and methodical operator who takes pride in delivering essential services to the community while developing leadership capability within a highly specialised water utilities environment.

To read the full position description, please clickhere

Bring Your Water Treatment Experience, Leadership Potential & Strong Work Ethic

To qualify, you will bringhands-on experience operating water treatment and sewerage treatment systems, along with acurrent Australian Class C Driver’s Licence. Experience working withinwater utilities, treatment plants, or similar operational environmentswill be highly regarded, particularly where you’ve been involved inmaintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring, or compliance activities.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an experiencedTreatment Plant Operator looking to step into leadershipwithin a supportive and highly specialised water utilities environment.

Additionally, the following skills and experience will be highly valued:

• Experience operating water and sewer treatment infrastructure
• Exposure to SCADA, telemetry systems, and operational monitoring technologies
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and contractors
• Understanding of Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and environmental compliance requirements
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills
• Water or sewer treatment certifications, or willingness to obtain
• A proactive approach to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement

As the ideal candidate, you will bepractical, dependable, and methodical, with strong attention to detail and theconfidence to lead within an operational team environment.You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy problem-solving, take pride in delivering essential community services, and are looking to build a long-term career within water utilities.

Importantly, this role offers strong mentoring and development support from experienced leaders with extensive operational knowledge across treatment plant operations.

Rewarding Work. Stable Career. Genuine Lifestyle Benefits.

Warrumbungle Shire Counciloffers stable long-term employment along with a competitive salary of$71,647 - $83,265 PLUS Super, depending on skills and experience, and a range of excellent benefits including:

• 9-day fortnightwith 1RDOevery 2 weeks
• Flexible and supportive team environment
• On-call Allowances&Overtimeopportunities
• Minimum 4-hour Overtime Payment(even for short call-outs)
• Weekly pay cycle
• Salary PackagingOptions
• Long Service Leaveaccessibleafter 5 years
• Paid Parental and Concurrent Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP)accessfor employeesandtheir immediate family members
• Access to Free Online Training and Development courses
• Uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment provided
• Mobile Phone Allowance provided
• FreeAnnual Flu Vaccinations and Skin Cancer checks

While private industry may offer higher salaries, Warrumbungle Water provides greater long-term stability, additional leave benefits, genuine work-life balance, ongoing training, and a supportive workplace culture where employees are valued as part of the team.

Warrumbungle Shire Council is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where employees feel safe, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Build Your Future with Warrumbungle Water

If you are an experienced Treatment Plant Operator looking to step into leadership while building a long-term career within water utilities, Warrumbungle Water invites you toAPPLY TODAY!