Join us in a pivotal leadership role overseeing the operation and maintenance of eight wastewater treatment plants, providing guidance, resourcing and contractor supervision across several dedicated teams. You'll be the essential conduit between engineering expertise and plant operations to ensure operational performance excellence. About the role: Supervise the operation and maintenance of eight wastewater treatment plants, ensuring consistent, safe and compliant performance across multiple operational teams. Act as the key link between the Engineer - Wastewater Treatment and plant staff, supporting effective communication, resourcing and coordination. Provide guidance, problem‑solving and hands‑on support to operational staff, including leading minor improvement projects and coordinating operations during major upgrades. Contribute to training, safety system improvements, documentation updates and input into SCADA/PLC enhancements, with occasional rostered overtime across various plants. Engage with consultants, contractors, government agencies and the community while adapting to varied work environments and stepping into engineering responsibilities when required. What's on offer: A great opportunity to lead a team on the front line in protecting public health and the environment Diversity of work, including outdoor and office environment, combining computer based and active work activities a base salary ranging from $84,316 per annum with competency-based increments up to $99,874 per annum, plus 12% super Commuter use vehicle: An operational vehicle with approved use for commuting outside of working hours no private use permitted. 76 hour, 9 day fortnight training and development opportunities flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more). We are seeking: A qualified professional holding a Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent), or a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations with extensive experience in the wastewater or water industry. An effective communicator with demonstrated ability to collaborate with all staff to maintain system performance and resolve operational issues. An experienced people leader with proven people‑management skills and the ability to lead and support operational teams. Someone with strong technical knowledge of treatment plant processes, operations, maintenance and the use of SCADA systems, including chemical and biological treatment processes. A safety‑focused individual with solid understanding of WHS obligations and a current Class C driver licence. Availability to participate in a 24-hour on-call roster, with a requirement to live within 30 minutes of the Banora Point, Murwillumbah, or Kingscliff treatment plants for timely emergency response when on call. About us: Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast. The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm. Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options. Join an employer of choice . Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government. Where it's located: This position is based in Chinderah and can be directed to work from any Council work site. Position closes: Friday 13 March 2026 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted. Click here to view the Position Description TIPS for Addressing the Selection Criteria Click here for more information on the Recruitment Process Click here to view our Values Pre-Employment Screening: Tweed Shire Council conducts pre-employment assessments as part of its recruitment process. Job offers are not made until screening has been completed. Tweed Shire Council uses third-party providers to undertake: Pre-employment medical – some roles require a functional (physical) assessment, and all positions are subject to drug and alcohol screening (a positive test result means the recruitment process ends and your application will not be considered). Background screening - verifies that the information you have provided throughout the recruitment process is true and correct. Click here for more information. Reference Checks are undertaken by the panel. Your 2 referees should ideally be your current and most recent supervisors. Your referees are not contacted unless you’ve been interviewed and are a preferred candidate. Immunisations: This position is identified as at risk of contracting vaccine-preventable/manageable diseases and as a consequence impacted employees are strongly recommended to participate in Council’s workplace vaccination program. How To Apply: You must use your own email address, and not one used previously by another person that has applied for a position with council. Once you start your online application, you cannot save and return to it later. Have your Resume document ready to go. Fill out all questions below. Click 'Next'. You'll then be prompted to attach your resume and other documents (if applicable). Click 'Next'. Review your application to confirm everything is correct. Click 'Confirm' to submit your application. If you'd like to COPY and PASTE question fields into a separate Word document to work on over time, please find them listed below: Why are you interested in working at Tweed Shire Council and what excites you most about this particular opportunity? Do you hold a Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations or a Certificate III in Water Industry Operations with extensive experience in the wastewater or water industry? Please provide details of your qualification and how your experience prepares you for work in the wastewater or water industry? Please describe with examples a time when you successfully collaborated with staff to improve system performance or resolve an operational issue. Give an example of your experience in supervising and managing operational teams, including your approach to leadership and staff support. Describe your experience with treatment plant processes, operations, maintenance and SCADA systems, including chemical and biological treatment processes? What is your understanding of Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislative requirements in wastewater treatment? If applicable, how have you ensured compliance with Environmental Protection Licences in your previous roles? Following a suitable period of time for training and development in the role, would you generally be available to participate in a 24-hour on-call rotating roster where you would be required to be located within approximately 30 minutes of the Banora Point, Murwillumbah, or Kingscliff Wastewater Treatment Plants when you are on call? Please provide details of your availability to perform this requirement. SK97188A OFFICE USE ONLY Publish LI LI-DNI Apply Now
