PIPE SURVEY OPERATOR TEAM LEADER

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: City Standards, Construction, CityWide Services

Salary Range: CSERV 8 ($1,468.00 per week) + superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 12 months (Extension/s thereafter but not guaranteed).

Location: Green Square, Fortitude Valley / Regional Operations Centre, Eagle Farm

Our Business

Infrastructure Services brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch

City Standards provides high quality and value for money construction, maintenance and services to Brisbane ratepayers. The work undertaken by the City Standards teams plays a big part in enhancing Brisbane's liveability.

The Role

Lead and supervise a field-based Pipe Survey team completing programmed and reactive stormwater drainage condition surveys. Including operation of CCTV survey equipment (e.g. push cameras, crawler/tractor mounted cameras etc.) to inspect, record, and report on the condition of stormwater drainage infrastructure, ensuring compliance with Brisbane City Council and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• provide leadership and set performance expectations for the team
• ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety and Council policies
• operate CCTV and other inspection equipment to assess stormwater network conditions
• deliver exceptional customer service and liaise with clients as needed
• identify and document infrastructure defects using Wincan or similar software
• prepare detailed reports in line with the Asset Management Plan
• maintain safety in the work area and follow all relevant procedures
• interpret drainage plans and produce necessary sketches
• participate in risk management and adhere to internal WHS policies.

To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture
• demonstrated ability to lead performance by setting clear direction, providing support and feedback, and monitoring ongoing performance
• demonstrated experience in operating CCTV cameras, push cameras, and tilt cameras to assess stormwater drainage issues
• ability to produce detailed reports in line with Council’s stormwater drainage Asset Management Plan
• experience in identifying and interpreting stormwater infrastructure defects and issues during conduit inspections
• proficiency in corporate software applications, including WINCAN and MS Office.
• experience liaising with customers and solving on-site problems efficiently
• current confined space entry ticket (AS2865) with breathing apparatus
• hold a current WSAA accreditation or NWP331A – Perform conduit condition evaluation (not mandatory, but highly regarded)

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

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How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role requires a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Gema Santos on 7 3178 1863

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 05 August 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.