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Want to be a part of a team that works together, supports each other and makes a difference every day?

At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Join us to deliver water for prosperity.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full Time

  • Location:

    Bundaberg

  • Job type:

    Trades

  • Applications close:

    E. Australia Standard Time

Operations Coordinator - BLM

Work. Are you a confident leader with a passion for providing operational excellence?  Come and join Sunwater as our Operations Coordinator in the Burnett and Lower Mary Region. You will lead teams that undertake operational and maintenance activities to ensure efficient and delivery of services in accordance with business processes and compliance requirements.  As the Operations Coordinator for Burnett and Lower Mary Region at Sunwater, you will:

  • Be accountable for the monthly planning and scheduling of works, including reviewing planned vs. actual completion of plan.
  • Ensure the teams are competent and complying with Environmental and Regulatory requirements for their roles Environmental and WH&S requirements and relevant Sunwater policies, standards, and business rules. 
  • Ensure that subcontractor management processes are followed and monitor standard of works completed.
  • Create and manage Emergency Response, Flood Ops and On-Call rosters.  During emergency and flood ops provide onsite support, educate on EAP requirements, attend LDMG and committee meetings.

We are seeking an experienced leader with 10 years' experience in the water industry (highly desirable), 5 years of that in a supervisory capacity, coupled with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt your style to a range of audiences.  You will have exceptional time management skills with the ability to work in an evolving environment with multiple and competing priorities. You will also be:

  • A Safety Leader: Actively lead Health & Safety interactions including facilitating 5 why discussions and completing safety audits.
  • Influential: Highly developed negotiating skills with the ability to influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders and customers.
  • Technical: Trade qualified (highly desirable) with SAP and Asset Management System experience.

 

This role offers an attractive base salary starting from $144,522.87, 12.75% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance, ensuring you are well-rewarded for your dedication and hard work. 

 

Please note that due to the nature of this role, there will be regular travel to Sunwater facilities within the region and a company vehicle is provided for company travel.  You will also be required to take part in an on-call roster - one week in every two weeks and an on-call allowance of 11% will be paid on top of the base salary.

 

Water. Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

 

Life. At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources, and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

  • My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway.
  • My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs.
  • My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career.

 

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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