Minor Sewer and Water Alterations Team Leader

**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**:
This position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating planned minor water and sewer alteration (MSA & MWA) works and associated delivery strategies within Minor Capital Works team. The works are predominantly customer and stakeholder driven and the Minor Water and Sewer Alterations Team Leader will ensure that assets are constructed in a cost-effective manner whilst ensuring that safety and quality meets South East Water’s and customer requirements.

This role requires extensive level of engagement with key internal stakeholders such as: Property and Land Development, Network Operations, Maintenance and Asset Integration teams. Additionally, success in this role requires working closely and effectively with Minor Capital Works delivery partners and external stakeholders such as SEW customers, developers, and other authorities. The role delivers on our non-negotiables of project delivery (safety, compliance with MRWA, WSAA, Australian Standards and industry best practice for quality and environmental protection) while also meeting SEW’s Business Plan and Corporate Objectives.

**Who are you?**:
To be successful in this position, you will have the below skills and experience;
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering, Project Management or equivalent
- Significant relevant water industry work experience (minimum 10 years) in managing projects, construction crews and works may be considered in lieu of relevant tertiary qualifications
- Experience and knowledge of all aspects associated with sewer and water network design, construction, operation, and maintenance
- Possess a thorough understanding of appropriate OH&S Regulations, Australian Standards such as WSAA, MRWA and Codes of Practice etc.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation, to explain technical details and report to a variety of customers, contractors and stakeholders.
- Strong commercial acumen used in management of cost estimates and business planning.
- Excellent relationship building skills both at lower and higher organisational level.
- Highly developed capacity to work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience and knowledge in managing contractor variation claims and customer complaints and disputes in construction works.
- Knowledge of Quality Assurance principals for the construction of water, sewerage, and recycled water assets
- The incumbent will be results driven with demonstrated project management experience.
- Understanding and experience of environmental issues relating to the design and construction of water utility assets
- Leads by example in communicating a vision that generates enthusiasm and commitment and guides team to optimise outcomes
- Proficient computer skills and competent in using Microsoft Office suite of programs
- Strong negotiation skills on matters such as contractor’s claims and on-site resolution of customer issues

**What's in it for you?**:
Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

- Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
- Life insurance and salary continuance.
- 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
- Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
- Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking.
- Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community

This role is a level 6 role and will remunerated between $160,00 and $165,000 inclusive of Super

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