Leading Hand Mechanical and Civil Operations

Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a large regional organisation servicing diverse communities across the region, stretching from Kerang to the South Australian border. A unique organisation, LMW operates both urban and rural water businesses which support domestic and commercial customers from households through to large-scale irrigation operations. As a leader within the region, LMW has established itself as a major contributor to enhancing regional prosperity, directly impacting social, environmental, and economic benefits. 

Join our growing team responsible for the efficient delivery and supervision of Mechanical and Civil operations within the local community as the Leading Hand Mechanical and Civil Operations. Whether you have trade qualifications, mechanical or civil operations experience or are just looking to kick start your career – that’s ok! More than anything we are looking for the right people to join the team.

About the role: 

The Leading Hand Mechanical and Civil Operations is a ‘hands-on’ leadership role within our Operations team and provides day to day direction and supervision of operations and maintenance across our water and wastewater infrastructure within the townships of Lake Boga, Swan Hill, Nyah, Nyah West, Woorinen, Piangil, Kerang, Koondrook and Murrabit localities.

This role will provide strong leadership and people management skills to support the achievement of operational and strategic outcomes through a positive team culture. Within the leadership team you’ll engage staff in our safety-first and customer focused culture, ensuring our assets are operated and maintained in a safe, reliable and efficient manner

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Efficient and reliable construction and maintenance of LMW assets including potable water, sewer, irrigation and drainage infrastructure

• Contribute to a safety-first culture

• Maintain tools, equipment, and plant in a safe, clean and serviceable condition

• Day to day planning and supervision of staff and contractors, contributing to a positive team culture

• Always represent LMW professionally

• Being flexible with availability and hours, overtime and out-of-hours work will be required, as will forming part of an on-call roster

About You:

We are looking for people who are passionate about LMW, will challenge the status quo in a productive manner and are willing to work collaboratively as a member of a team.  To be successful in this role, you will ideally have the following:

• Experience leading people and managing in a diverse and collaborative operational environment.

• Safety first approach to all works.

• Proven experience in mechanical or civil operations, water industry experience is highly advantageous.

• Trenching and shoring certificate in line with Work Safe requirements is highly desirable.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to work as part of a team with a can-do attitude.

• Current drivers’ licence.

• Must have or be willing to obtain a Victorian White Card.

• Willingness to work as part of an on-call roster which may involve out-of-hours work.

What we offer: 

• A friendly and inclusive culture 
• Flexible working options that promote a family friendly and healthy work-life balance 
• An exciting work experience where every day offers new and exciting ventures
• Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential counselling services to all employees
• A strong focus on career and leadership development 
• Attractive salary package and employment benefits under our Enterprise Agreement. 

Working at LMW will inspire you to be passionate, innovative, and dynamic. The skills and abilities you bring to the role will be valued, in turn we are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing, and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career at LMW. 

If you think this role is for you, apply now!

To apply for this role please complete the application form including responses to the following questions: 

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?  
2. Why do you want to be a Leading Hand – Civil and Mechanical Maintenance at LMW and what skills or experience will you bring to the role? 
3. How do you promote a safety-first work culture, when performing high risk work? 
4. Describe what positive customer engagement looks like to you. 
5. What does good leadership look like to you and how have you shown this in previous roles, even if you did not have staff directly reporting to you? 

To apply for this role, please complete the application form below and attach your resume.

Applications close at 5pm Friday 21 February 2025. Enquiries can be directed to recruitment@lmw.vic.gov.au

We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce and celebrate that everyone at LMW is unique in their own way. These unique differences create a culture at LMW that enhances not only our organisation but also the community in which we serve. 

If you require any help with your application, accessibility or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please don’t hesitate to contact our Diversity & Inclusion Officer – Steph on 0498 400 052.

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