Team Leader - Wastewater Headworks
Location: Tamworth, NSW
Overview
Lead and coordinate the safe and compliant operation of Council's wastewater facilities, identify and analyse areas for improvement, make recommendations and resolve issues, and develop and mentor a skilled operational team.
Responsibilities
* Supervision of the day to day operation and maintenance of Council's water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, rising mains and associated control systems.
* Lead and coordinate a multidisciplinary operational team, including work planning, task allocation and on-site supervision.
* Ensure compliance with environment, workplace health and safety and organisational requirements.
* Provide training, instruction and technical guidance to staff on the safe and effective use of plant and equipment.
* Liaise with stakeholders regarding operational performance, incidents and improvement opportunities.
* Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions to optimise plant performance.
Qualifications
* Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations.
* WHS General Induction Certificate for Construction Work.
* Current Drivers Licence.
* Immunisations (or willingness to undergo) Q-Fever, Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus.
Contact
For a confidential discussion, please contact Russell Lyne, Headworks Engineer on .
Salary
Grade 13 – $85,073 – $92,064 per annum plus 12% superannuation for a 38 hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.
Application Deadline
Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday 29 January 2026.
Equal Opportunity
Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups.
If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.
Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing will be required for shortlisted applicants.
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