Team Leader - Locks 7,8 & 9
About the job
This unique opportunity allows for a rewarding career and lifestyle change in beautiful remote areas. As a Team Leader overseeing operations and maintenance of the River Murray Lock and Weir structures, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team ensuring the ongoing functionality and safety of essential infrastructure. You will also support the delivery of sustainable water, environmental objectives and safe navigation through the various locks.
This role requires living onsite at Lock 9, with a house provided (rent payable). Lock 9 is situated at Lake Cullulleraine in Victoria. This position will require some weekend work.
About Operations and Maintenance
The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water, wastewater and River Murray activities and conducts operational control activities for a secure water supply. The team is responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day.
Your will:
- Leada team in the safe operation of locks for navigation
- Manage river flow controls and ensuring accurate recording of monitoring data
- Oversee the operation and monitoring of fishways and environmental structures
- Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance of infrastructure, buildings, gardens, and public facilities
- Foster a safety-conscious and customer-focused team culture
Your success in this role will come from:
- A current driver’s license – essential
- Experience in team leadership and mentoring
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with electronic measuring devices
- Competency with hand and power tools, various vehicles, and mobile plant
- Safety-first mindset and a proactive, problem-solving attitude
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
Any HR, machine operator, crane, or high-risk work licenses will be advantageous, as will a construction work White Card and Senior First Aid Certificate.
Further information can be found in the attached PD – 
Team Leader RMO Locks 789 PD.pdf
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.
Applications close 4pm, 27/11/2024.
A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.
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