Introduction Full Time Ongoing Water Services Band D: $102,565.09 – $118,729 per annum plus 12% statutory superannuation. Location: Maffra or Traralgon About Southern Rural Water Southern Rural Water (SRW) is a Victorian water corporation with nearly 170 staff, managing major dams, weirs, water licencing and more from Mallacoota through to the South Australian border. At SRW, we believe that diversity makes us stronger, and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive and contribute to collective success. Through providing a flexible, always safe workplace and promoting employee development, we empower employees to contribute to our strategy of great value for customers and community through excellence in rural water management. How We Support You At Southern Rural Water, we recognise and prioritise the wellbeing and fulfillment of our staff members. Here's what we offer to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience: Embrace flexibility: We support various working arrangements including WFH, 9-day fortnights, tailor your work schedule to accommodate for school drop off and pick up hours. Generous leave provisions: 15 days sick leave and 14 weeks paid parental leave to support you during life’s important moments! Health and Wellbeing: Yearly reimbursement of up to $150 per financial year to support you in physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Professional development: We support your growth through a range of internal and external training initiatives and offer study assistance programs to empower you to reach your full potential. Employee Assistance Program: Receive comprehensive support for yourself and your family through our employee assistance program. Salary Sacrifice: Salary Sacrifice options for vehicles, equipment, and superannuation to enhance your financial benefits. See what else we can offer you on our Careers Page! Description About the Role Southern Rural Water is currently seeking a driven and strategic leader to join our team as the Team Leader Operations and Compliance (TLOC). In this role, you will lead the Groundwater and Rivers Operations Compliance Teams in the East region, driving operational excellence while fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture While an understanding of compliance requirements is important, this role is not solely about technical expertise. We’re looking for someone who can balance structure and consistency with the ability to think differently, adapt to changing circumstances, and bring out the best in their team in a regulatory environment. As the TLOC, you will oversee Water Management Officers across diverse locations, providing clear direction, mentoring, and support, while ensuring the team meets operational goals and delivers high-quality service to our customers and stakeholders. You will also be required to meet the requirements to be an Authorised Water Officer. If you are a people-focused leader who thrives in a regulatory environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can bring both structure and fresh ideas to the table, we’d love to hear from you. The East region covers: Bunyip River, Latrobe and South Gippsland basins to the NSW border, including centres such as Dromana, Ringwood, Thorpdale, Koo Wee Rup, Leongatha, Morwell, Maffra and Bairnsdale. As the Team Leader Operations and Compliance, some of your responsibilities will include: Leading and managing a geographically dispersed team, setting priorities, allocating resources, and monitoring performance to achieve outcomes. Interpret and apply relevant sections of the Water Act 1989 to meet SRW compliance objectives. Delivering high level customer service to internal and external stakeholders, addressing complex compliance issues, and providing guidance to promote adherence to water legislation and policies. Conducting regular meetings with direct reports, offering constructive feedback, coaching, and direction to ensure efficient and effective performance. About you The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate some of the desired experience and abilities below: Relevant qualifications, such as a Cert IV in Government Investigation (or willingness to obtain). Proven leadership experience, ideally in a regulatory or operational environment, with the ability to adapt and think creatively. Strong people skills, with a track record of building trust, capability, and a positive team culture. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to view challenges from multiple perspectives. Demonstrated ability to establish and implement effective processes to uplift compliance and achieve robust outcomes. How to Apply Applications should be made online by clicking 'Apply' before midnight Sunday 31 August 2025 or by visiting our website: www.srw.com.au Please take the time to describe how your knowledge, skills and abilities would make you a suitable candidate for this role as part of your cover letter. A Position Description for this position can be obtained from this link. Southern Rural Water is committed to diversity and inclusion in employment and is proud to encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders, gender identities and/or sexual orientations. Southern Rural Water acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters we work with and within, and pay respects to Elders past and present. We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact: peopleandculture@srw.com.au
