Team Leader - Treatment Operations

Permanent - Full Time

Camperdown

Science & Technology,Trades & Services

Who we are looking for

We have an ongoing full-time position for a Team Leader Treatment Operations to lead a skilled team in the delivery of essential water and sewerage services. Based in Camperdown Victoria, this position works across sites throughout our service region from Lismore to Port Campbell.

As Team Leader, you'll provide strong, practical leadership to our Treatment Operations team, ensuring our water and sewerage assets are maintained safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

This position comes with a generous salary of $94,275 to $102,499 p.a. plus superannuation.

What you'll be doing

On a day-to-day basis, you'll:

• Lead, motivate and develop employees to ensure the achievement of corporate objectives, work orders and treatment operations duties.
• Provide effective supervision and oversight to treatment operations works, including contracted activities, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with our values, Zero Harm expectations, policies and legislative requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate planned and reactive works, working closely with planning and scheduling teams to prioritise resources, respond to incidents and ensure maintenance programs are delivered safely, efficiently and on schedule.
• Operate and maintain water treatment, disinfection and sewage treatment plants, including water quality monitoring, statutory sampling, environmental management systems and the timely response to treatment incidents.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for someone with

• A Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or suitable equivalent.
• Experience in the water industry with particular emphasis on water and wastewater treatment processes and management systems and practical knowledge and understanding of treatment plant operations and maintenance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated success developing, leading and motivating a team to achieve targets and deliverables.
• A valid and current Australian driver’s licence is required.

For further details, see the position description available

We look forward to hearing from you. if you have any questions, feel free to call Matt Sinnott (Coordinator - Eastern Treatment Operations) on [0428 040 240](tel:0428 040 240)

What we can offer

Putting people first comes naturally to us, and that includes the people we employ. You’ll have every opportunity to make the most of your talents, broaden your experiences and be rewarded for the great work you do.

You'll be offered a range of great benefits including:

• Workplace flexibility with access to working arrangements such as hybrid work, flexible hours, purchased leave, monthly rostered days off and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture, which embraces diversity and the benefits it brings to the workplace and life.
• A leadership commitment to Zero Harm where the safety and wellbeing of our people and others is paramount.
• A Health & Wellbeing program, to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including our Employee Assistance Program for our people and their immediate families.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities and access to professional development through associations such as CPA, IWC, WSAA, VicWater, and more.

We're an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to creating and supporting an inclusive culture is reflected in our diverse mix of talented people who are passionate about delivering their best.

We welcome applications from everyone including people with a disability, job seekers of all ages, carers, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are

• A member of the Diversity Council Australia
• A Respect 2040 partner

Ready to find out about our employee benefits? Visit Our Careers page and discover more about us.

How you can apply

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 4 September 2026

Click APPLY and you will be taken through to the Wannon Water Careers Portal to complete your application. Once there, you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and resume.

As part of your cover letter, please outline how your skills and experience meet the role requirements (as outlined in the position description).

Reasonable Adjustments

We're here to support you through life's ups and downs. Whether you need adjustments during the recruitment process or at work, like flexible hours or accommodation for disabilities, we're here to help. We understand it can be daunting to share your needs, so feel free to reach out with any questions at [email protected]. Your information will be kept completely confidential.