Crew Leader Water and Sewer - [Archived Advertisement]

Crew Leader Water and Sewer

"YOU COULD MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE"

Primary Work Location: Central Coast, NSW 

• Lead a crew in water and sewer maintenance and use your operational skills on a daily basis
• Work/Life Balance - 9 day fortnight 
• Permanent Full Time 

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

Ideally located on the northern fringe of Sydney and just an hour's drive from Newcastle, the Central Coast offers one of the best places in Australia to live and work. The Central Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in NSW, the third largest Local Government Area (LGA) in NSW and the 6th Largest LGA in Australia.

Central Coast Council is the third largest water utility (or water and sewage service) in NSW servicing 139,000 homes and businesses in a growing region. 

This role is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and delivery of Water and Sewer Programs and general water and sewer service maintenance. You will be overseeing and working through the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the water and sewerage network service, along with leading small teams and contractors. 

This position will have a scheduled rotating work roster incorporating day, afternoon and weekend shifts.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

Key activities of this role include:

• Manage and participate in the efficient coordination of operation, maintenance, repair and construction activities associated with water and sewer mains and fittings
• Manage works with regards to minimisation of disruption, customer inconvenience, safety and environmental impact
• Supervise an lead employees and contractors

About You:

• Ability to operate, maintain, repair and construct water and sewerage infrastructure
• Experience in leading small teams and displaying leadership skills
• Ability to co-ordinate and organize work and deliver objectives
• Experience in satisfactory resolution of customer complaints

What we offer: 

• weekly pay cycle
• generous Leave Provisions: 20 days paid Annual Leave, 15 days Sick Leave/Carers Leave, Health & Wellbeing Leave, Long Service Leave after 5 years, Additional purchased leave, Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay/36 weeks ½ pay, Paternity Leave - 2 weeks
• novated leasing program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to employees and their families
• Fitness Passport – access to gyms across the Central Coast and Newcastle
• Health and wellbeing programs – skin cancer screening, Breast screen, Flu vaccination, blood donations;
• Recognition of Service
• Council child care salary sacrifice
• individual career development and learning opportunities
• Reward and Recognition program.

This role provides a commencing salary range of between $61.5K to $73.8K per annum dependent on skills and experience + weekly allowance + superannuation.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus or demonstrate their immunity.

Central Coast Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all of our employees. In accordance with Council's WHS requirements and COVID-19 Safety Plans we require all employees to be fully vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undertake and pass a Confined Spaces medical. 

Enquiries: Stephen Milsom - Team Leader Civil on 0439 422 467

If you are deaf, hearing or speech impaired, you can contact us through the National Relay Service TTY call 133 677 or Speak & Listen 1300 555 727.

Closing Date:  Applications close at midnight on Sunday 24 September 2023.