Maintenance Team Leader

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader (Full-time, Permanent) to join our Built Infrastructure team. This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. Our perks and Benefits: At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits. Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Fertility leave Professional development and educational assistance Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location Attractive remuneration from $137,125 base + 12% super And so much more What you'll do: As a Maintenance Team Leader, you will Manage operational resources, equipment and contractors in a region of WaterNSW, so that the surveillance, maintenance and operation of infrastructure assets is undertaken effectively and efficiently in a safe manner, to ensure the delivery of water to customers, stakeholders and regulatory requirements, and put safety first. Your key responsibilities include: Managing the efficient and effective implementation of the maintenance program and other service activities including associated site operations across multiple sites, setting of priorities, planning and budgeting, site management and quality control ensuring adherence with regulatory requirements. Developing best management practices and implement for the operation and maintenance of the water supply infrastructure. Reviewing and reporting on maintenance and services delivery, facilities management and other activities, using corporate information systems. Ensure that all activities are carried out in adherence to the WaterNSW WHS management system whilst protecting the environment by ensuring operators are trained in a timely manner; develop and review operational procedures and maintenance instructions when required or when circumstances change to ensure the risk to business continuity is effectively managed. Leading and contributing to the knowledge sharing and ongoing development and upskilling of staff/teams’ knowledge across the cluster to deliver quality and cost-effective maintenance services. Ensuring that actions are carried out to safeguard the structures, water supply and community in emergencies (including floods) based on agreed plans, including implementing Flood Management Procedures and Dam Safety Emergency Plans. What we are looking for: Tertiary qualifications in engineering or extensive trade/operational experience in the maintenance of water infrastructure. Current NSW Drivers Licence. Demonstrated expertise in the operation and maintenance of water infrastructure. Demonstrated experience in prioritising, planning and allocating operational resources. Supervisory experience with ability to provide leadership, develop teamwork and training to continually improve operational performance. Knowledge of WH&S Management Systems and legislation. How we will support you: At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities. More about our team / culture: No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public. WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW. We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au. Please note applications for this position will close on 12th December 2025, 5.00pm. You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. Privacy and collection of your personal information If you apply for a position via our website or ***********@waternsw.com.au, WaterNSW may collect your personal information. Please visit WaterNSW’s Privacy Page to view the Careers Collection Notice for more information about how WaterNSW collects, uses, and discloses your personal information. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr