Team Leader Water Quality Protection

3 weeks ago


Frankston, Australia South East Water Corporation Full time

**Who are we?**:
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

**The role**:
The Team Leader - Water Quality Compliance is responsible for overseeing the effective management of the Backflow Program, Meter installation compliance and the Hydrotrak water carter permit system. These systems are integral to ensuring the protection and quality of our water supply. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking for their next challenge

Key accountabilities of the role include, but are not limited to the following;
- Managing performance, development and wellbeing of a team of staff
- Managing and maintaining South East Water’s Backflow Management Program
- Managing the backflow device database and resolving customer issues related to the provision of backflow prevention, metering and fire services identified as having inadequate backflow prevention, illegal cross connections and/or non-compliant metering.
- Attending regular meetings with other water authorities, to ensure consistency across all water authorities with both backflow and hydrant usage.
- Managing and operating the Hydrotrak and Electronic Metered Standpipe (EMS) billing systems.
- Overseeing audits of customers, resolving non-compliant installations, identifying trends and implementing improvements.

**Who are you?**:
In order to hit the ground running in this exciting leadership role, applicants will be strong and effective communicators with an ability to influence customers to comply with their requirements. Demonstrated leadership skills, sound negotiation and high level problem solving skills will ensure that complex issues are resolved in a professional manner, with a customer first mindset.

With an excellent ability to build and maintain strong relationships, the following knowledge and experience will also guarantee success in this role:

- Knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Acts and Regulations i.e: Water Act, Water (Estimation, Supply and Sewerage) Regulations and SEW’s Backflow Policy
- Knowledge of hydraulic principles relating to Backflow Prevention.
- Qualifications in backflow device testing, or preparedness to undertake such training.
- Knowledge of the AS/NZS3500.1 Plumbing Standards and AS/NZS2845 Backflow Prevention Device standards.
- Knowledge of the water supply system
- Sound analytical and computer skills, including word processing, spread sheets and databases.

**What's in it for you?**:

- A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, leave purchasing and RDO options.
- 14 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
- A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
- A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
- Career focused learning and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
- Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

**We're for everyone**:
We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

**Keen to make an impact?**:



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