Team Leader Urban Drains

Our aspiration is driven by an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of services we provide to our diverse and spirited community. Since the 2022 flood events, Council has continued to showcase our collective strength in partnership with the community, to lead the recovery efforts. Our journey has taken us far, and today, Lismore is starting to thrive again. It’s time for people who live, work and play in the region to enjoy and celebrate all the things we love about Lismore, to Back Lismore.

We #backlismore careers and embrace those who bring fresh perspectives and unique talents, making our journey toward greater success all the more vibrant and rewarding.

The Team Leader Urban Drains will liaise, plan, organise, lead and motivate the Urban Drains team to complete stormwater maintenance programs on time and on budget in accordance with Council requirements and relevant standards for WHS, risk management, environmental and quality systems. This position plays a key role in manging staff, providing technical support and assisting the Coordinator in ensuring efficient and effective use of resources in the maintenance of Council's urban drains. 

You'll be working in a full time 76 hour per fortnight role, that will primarily be based at our Wyrallah Road Depot in East Lismore.

What we can offer you

• Attractive salary range from $69,588 to $80,026 plus superannuation

• Flexible work options working within operational requirements. 

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. 

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

What we trust you to deliver 

• Lead a cohesive, results driven team to achieve service delivery benchmarks and demonstrate accountable, affiliative and constructive behaviours in all interactions

• Provide high level customer service to manage the expectations of internal and external stakeholders

• Support the Coordinator with the maintenance and scheduling of the Urban Stormwater network

• Manage construction/maintenance activities and ensure works are delivered to the established benchmarks within the agreed budget tolerances, timeframes, and in compliance with designated resource allocation

• Manage and monitor Work Health and Safety and ensure compliance with legislation and regulations that govern the operations within the program area.

What you'll need to be successful

• Certificate III in Civil Construction or similar relevant qualification/industry experience

• Certificate IV in Leadership or similar relevant qualifications/industry experience

• Construction induction Certificate (White Card) 

• Implement Traffic Control Plans Licence - Experience in Traffic Control plan selection and implementation

• Excellent digital literacy and computing skills and the ability to implement these skills to work in Corporate IT systems - timesheets, safety observations daily diaries and plant pre starts.

We list items to give you an opportunity to showcase your potential and how you can evolve and grow with us. 

Please review the position description and utilise your resume and application responses in the application form below to illustrate your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate pool is established.

Additional details

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Blake Brewer-Charles, Coordinator Urban Drains, Water and Wastewater on 0437 810 483.

Prior to employment, a series of pre-employment evaluations may include but not limited to; health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history verification, psychometric assessments and reference checks.

Council has an immunisation program to provide employees with vaccinations against known health risks associated with their respective duties and to identify any exposure to products that may affect an employee’s health, fitness and wellbeing. This position has been identified as a risk to the employee and as such the successful applicant/s will be required to participate in the immunisation program and it is the applicant’s responsibility to have undertaken relevant immunisation/s prior to commencement with Council.

Lismore City Council is a proud employer of a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, flexible, and accessible workplace that mirrors the community we serve. We are also welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly. Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process to support applicants with a disability. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact People and Culture team on 02 6625 0500 or email people@lismore.nsw.gov.au