Supervisor Water Reticulation

Mareeba is located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The role:

As Supervisor Water Reticulation, you will be responsible for leading and supervising the Water Reticulation function to ensure that Council’s water reticulation network is operated and maintained efficiently, effectively and in accordance with legislative requirement, industry standards and Council policy.

What we are looking for:

You will have a strong customer service focus You will be highly organised and have high level  interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate positive outcomes and have productive working relationships with stakeholders You will have strong supervisory skills to organise, supervise, motivate, and lead the water reticulation team You will have good levels of written, oral skills and computer skills with the ability to utilise data bases You will have a working knowledge of the Environmental Protection Act as it relates to wastewater reticulation, pump stations and compliance

What we can offer you:

Permanent, full-time position LGOA Level 6/1 – $87,662 per annum Work/life balance – 19 day month Additional Industry Allowance – up to $55.50 per fortnight plus other applicable allowances Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 500 words) Your current resume Completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Wednesday, 21 September 2022

For further information about this position contact Morris Hamill, Manager Water & Waste on 0407 675 907 during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.