* Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight, 38 hours/week)
* Strong leadership skills + extensive experience in the wastewater reticulation environment
* LGO 5 ($89,127 - $92,928 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains close to $9 billion worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council's vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision:
A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose:
Grow Townsville
Our Values:
Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About The Role
Join our Wastewater Distribution and Reticulation team and play a vital role in keeping Townsville's wastewater network running safely and reliably.
This position leads the delivery of capital and planned operational sewerage works, ensuring our community and environment are protected through efficient wastewater collection. You'll supervise day-to-day operations, support a skilled team, and provide hands-on technical guidance across maintenance, repairs and compliance activities.
With our 24/7 service environment, you'll coordinate rosters, manage resources, and act as the senior point of escalation during reactive works. The role includes overseeing contractor works, project managing upgrades, and ensuring all activities meet safety, environmental, legislative and quality standards. You'll investigate network issues, develop rectification plans, support continuous improvement, and help drive future strategies for Water and Wastewater.
If you're an experienced leader who can stay calm under pressure, balance priorities, and keep crews safe while delivering high quality results, we want you on our team.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
* Current "MR" class driver's licence.
* Trade qualified Plumber, Drainer or a Civil Engineer will be highly regarded.
* Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent qualification), or the willingness and ability to obtain this qualification within two (2) years of commencement in position.
* Experience in the supervision and management of staff, including all aspects of performance development.
* Extensive experience of maintenance and installation techniques for wastewater reticulation environment.
* Ability to diagnose and rectify complex problems with large wastewater distribution systems.
* Construction Industry White Card, Confined Space and Working at Heights.
* Well-developed computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Programs) and oral and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of mapping systems, GIS and mobile computing systems and ability to be able to read and interpret drawings.
* Experience and skills in managing pipeline projects and implementing planned maintenance tasks, including workload planning and control and experience in the provision of quotations.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
If you wish to discuss this position further, please contact Glen (Coordinator Water Networks) on
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 15 February 2026
What We Offer
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Up to 5 weeks annual leave
* Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
* 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
* Domestic and Family Violence Leave
* Natural Disaster Leave
* Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
* Salary Sacrifice opportunities
* Learning and Development opportunities
* Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
* Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
* Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact
or phone for a confidential discussion.
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