PIPE SURVEY COORDINATOR

Personnel Area: Infrastructure Services

Branch: City Standards, Construction, CityWide Services

Salary Range: Band 5 ($95,346 - $108,078) + 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 City Standards teams plays a big part in enhancing Brisbane's liveability.

The Role

As the Pipe Survey Coordinator, you will lead the Pipe Survey Team, overseeing the planning, delivery and reporting for stormwater drainage inspections.

You will be responsible for ensuring your team meets operational and safety standards while providing coaching, professional development, and technical guidance.

In this role, you will manage the execution of planned and reactive surveys, maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities:

• lead performance excellence and a values-based culture in line with Council’s Leadership Blueprint
• work in partnership with your team leader to meet performance standards, provide regular feedback, and take ownership of personal and team performance
• supervise, coach, train, and develop team members to ensure efficient operations and high-quality customer service
• coordinate the planning, monitoring, and delivery of stormwater drainage inspections, ensuring resources are used effectively and on schedule
• package, scope, cost estimate, and manage the delivery of pipe survey programs within budget and procurement guidelines
• create and maintain project files for stormwater drainage assets, ensuring data accuracy and proper integration into the corporate system
• build and maintain strong relationships with customers, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring reliable service delivery and meeting business requirements
• provide advice on contractor engagement, administration, and payment processes, resolving disputes efficiently
• offer substantial technical advice on complex stormwater issues, including reporting, sketches, and data retrieval
• stay up-to-date with the Council’s asset management systems and provide support for system enhancements
• promote Zero Harm by adhering to WH&S legislation and policies, ensuring safety and continuous improvement practices
• ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant policies, legislation, and industry standards.

To be successful you will have:

• ability to deliver performance excellence and foster a values-based culture, in alignment with Council's Leadership Blueprint
• extensive experience in coordinating, planning, and delivering both reactive and planned operational activities, utilizing internal and contracted resources
• strong leadership skills, including setting clear expectations, providing support, feedback, and monitoring performance to drive team success
• in-depth knowledge of stormwater drainage asset management and leadership of inspection practices, including the operation of closed-circuit television for surveying stormwater systems and using GIS technology
• ability to identify and implement improvements in business processes, including workplace health and safety procedures, to achieve measurable business outcomes.
• excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and conflict management abilities to ensure effective stakeholder communication
• proficiency in corporate software applications, including Brismap, Wincan, and SAP, or the ability to quickly gain expertise
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent competencies gained through structured training and experience (would be 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. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

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.