Civil Team Leader

Join our team of 4,000 energetic employees working across WA to supply and manage water, ultimately benefiting the lives of our communities and environment.

When our workplace spans across 2.6 million square kilometres, the career options are endless.

• Leadership development opportunity
• Permanent role based in Broome
• A salary package of upto $180,000 per annum

About the role

Based in Kununurra home of the iconic Ord River and Ivanhoe crossing. Are you seeking a lifestyle of outback adventures such as camping, fishing, cruising down the river and exploring the many waterfalls around the area. This location is an art lovers paradise of Ancient Indigenous Heritage, and only 40km from the Northern Territory border. So much more to offer individuals and families. Plus additional benefits on offer residing in the North West Region such as:

• Air Conditioning Subsidy
• An additional 38 hours (5 days) of annual leave after completing one year of continuous service in the region
• May be eligible for Remote Housing Assistance

We’re seeking a proactive Civil Team Leader to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to live and work in a truly unique environment while supporting local communities, fostering connection, and driving positive attitude.

You will lead, develop, motivate and manage a team of Operators providing water and wastewater services to customers within the district.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Lead the team responsible for the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater schemes across the East Kimberley.
• Lead Safety behaviours in the workplace and ensure that all work is undertaken with safety as the first priority.
• Manage the team’s day to day resource management and workload management in relation to the resource requirements for the district.
• Manage employee performance and build employee capability through development mentoring and coaching.

About you

• Ideally you will have demonstrated water and wastewater industry experience
• Excellent team supervision and manpower planning skills.
• Strong safety culture that can lead by example. 
• Possession of a certificate III in Water Industry Operations
• Completion (or willingness to attainment) Certificate IV in Frontline Management is essential for this position.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications close 25^th May 2025

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website