Team Leader – Water Quality

Lower Murray Water (LMW) is a water corporation providing services to around 80,000 urban and rural customers along the Murray River. Our service region lies within the traditional lands of First Nations Peoples, starting from Barapa Barapa (Koondrook), travelling downstream along the Murray River through Latji Latji (Mildura) and flowing to Ngintait at the South Australian border. A unique organisation, LMW operates both urban and rural water businesses which support domestic and commercial customers from households through 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.

About the role:

Team Leader – Water Quality is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of Lower Murray Water’s Drinking Water Quality Management Plan, to assist in the delivery of potable water in compliance with the regulatory requirements for safe drinking water.

Reporting to the Manager Water Quality & Environment, you will provide technical support to the manager and guidance to water treatment plant operators to ensure LMW provide the community with quality and safe drinking water.

Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute to a safety-first culture
• Ensure operations in water treatment plants are aligned with the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan.
• Provide internal audit services and develop, review, and modify Drinking Water Quality Management Plan procedures, SOPs, monitoring and recording processes.
• Summarise, interpret, and report on water quality data and trends to monitor the effectiveness of the Drinking Water Quality Management Plan.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual Water Quality performance reports.
• Provide guidance, support, and constructive feedback to team members to enhance their professional development.

About you:

Reporting to the Manager Water Quality & Environment, you will lead in the development, implementation, and management of LMW’s Drinking Water Quality Risk Management Plan.  You will provide technical support and guidance to water treatment plant operators to ensure LMW provides the community with quality and safe drinking water, while also meeting regulatory and reporting requirements.

• Demonstrated experience in managing Drinking Water Quality Risk Management Plan and Health Based Targets.
• Experience in water treatment systems, processes, and technology.
• Experience in developing staff and creating positive supportive environment.
• Experience in developing and carry out investigations – with focus on water treatment.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully adapting to a constantly changing operating environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively consult and negotiate with staff, customers, and external organisations to achieve win/win outcomes.

We welcome applications from Graduate Engineers and professionals with experience in Water Quality who are seeking to contribute their expertise to a forward-thinking and impactful organisation.

What we offer:

• A friendly and inclusive culture
• Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance for you and your family.
• A dynamic workplace where every day offers new and exciting ventures
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program.
• A strong focus on career and leadership development
• Attractive salary 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. We are committed to fostering a high-performing culture through continued coaching, developing and learning opportunities which will support an exciting career.

How to apply:

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

1. Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
2. What skills and experience will you bring to the role, particularly in the areas of water quality and people leadership?
3. Describe your understanding of drinking water supply and treatment plant processes.
4. Describe your experience in successfully adapting to a constantly changing operating environment

Email your application form and resume to recruitment@lmw.vic.gov.au by Sunday, 28 September 2025. Enquiries can be directed to Vijay Ignatius on 0477 098 455 or the Recruitment email address. 

To apply for this role, you must have the right to work in Australia.

Appointment to this position is subject to a national criminal history check and fit-for-work evaluations including drug and alcohol screening. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant; each case is assessed on its merits.

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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