Team Leader

Career Opportunities: Team Leader

Redland City Council offers you the chance to improve lives and shape your own career… in a truly special place.

Join our team as a Team Leader (Water Industry Worker 4)

Lead a small crew to deliver high-quality reactive and planned maintenance, non-routine construction, and property connection services across Redland City’s water and wastewater networks. You’ll be responsible for ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, while promoting a strong safety culture and supporting positive outcomes for the community.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading a crew to deliver safe, timely and high-quality maintenance and construction services
- Supervising day-to-day operations while fostering teamwork, fairness, and cooperation
- Ensuring compliance with water industry standards, regulations, and best practices
- Promoting and maintaining a strong safety-first culture in all work activities
- Providing technical advice and problem-solving support for operational challenges
- Driving innovation and continuous improvement in work methods and practices
- Maintaining accurate work records, job costing, and system updates
- Building positive relationships with customers and stakeholders through clear communication

Skills and experience:

- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support a work crew in a field-based environment
- Demonstrated success delivering water/wastewater maintenance and construction services
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience in training, conflict resolution, and motivation
- Physically capable of performing a wide range of manual and labouring tasks
- Sound knowledge of WHS regulations and commitment to promoting a safety-first culture
- Strong customer service focus with the ability to negotiate and resolve issues effectively
- Confident decision-making in complex operational situations
- Proficient in administration, record keeping, and clear written and verbal communication

Why this role stands out:

- 9-day fortnight offering great work-life balance
- Operational use of a Council vehicle + career progression support
- Lead a supportive and safety-focused team

More reasons to love working with us:

- 17.5% annual leave loading + Christmas ex-gratia day
- Paid parental leave and purchased leave options
- Access to development and study assistance programs
- Discounts with 400+ retailers and fitness providers
- Flexible working options through RedFlex - our flexible work program offering flexibility in how, when and where you work.

Requirements:

- Ability and fitness to perform manual and physically demanding tasks
- Construction White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry)
- Ability to participate in the after-hours on-call roster, including weekends and public holidays
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in the water industry
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Entry Certificate
- Commitment to meeting all licensing, safety and regulatory requirements set by Council
- The legal right to work in Australia

Ability to obtain (with Council support):

- Heavy Rigid (HR) licence within 2 years of employment
- Aqua, Brown, and Green Card training within 3 months of employment
- Training, assessment and/or Verification of Competency (VOC) for operating Backhoe, Excavator, high-pressure water jetting equipment, Vacuum truck and Jet rodder truck within 2 years of employment
- Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations (or equivalent qualification) within 2 years of employment
- Qualifications in a relevant trade or technical field
- Current plant operation tickets
- High Risk Work Licence – Forklift Truck (LF)

How to apply:

- A one-page cover letter; and
- A current resume outlining how you meet the role requirements.

For more information about this position, please contact Marek Miller on 0479 190 297. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 19/10/2025.

At Redland City Council, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to contribute to their full potential.

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