Coordinator Mechanical Services

We’re looking for an experienced mechanical fitter to lead, develop and motivate our high-performing Mechanical Services team!

For your application to be considered, please apply via our website www.newater.com.au/careers

• Please ensure to include a copy of your resume, cover letter and your key selection criteria responses with your application.

About the role

The Coordinator Mechanical Services is a field-based role, responsible for the coordination and delivery of operational projects and maintenance programs across varying assets. The position will provide leadership and strategic direction to the Mechanical Services team and work closely with all areas of operations.

This role is a full-time opportunity, including a monthly RDO and flexible work options.

As a Coordinator you will lead, motivate, and develop the Mechanical Services team with a safety-first mindset to ensure all team work is performed safely and in accordance with relevant legislation and standards. By remaining pro-active and fostering a culture of safety, you will mitigate the risk of any potential incidents or oversights and promote overall wellbeing and success.

Key Role Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to foster a high-performing team environment.
• Coordinate the effective operations of mechanical assets and systems related to water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Coordinate in-house mechanical services across all locations of North East Water.
• Coordinate the preventative maintenance strategy and identify improvement opportunities or areas of business risk.
• Offer technical support to resolve faults and issues within critical infrastructure.
• Participate in and/or coordinate overtime and emergency response as required.
• Ensure accurate initiation and completion of all documentation such as timesheets, work orders, and project closures.

To view the position description, please visit www.newater.com.au/careers

Key Selection Criteria

• Relevant trade qualification and demonstrated experience in Mechanical Fitting and Fabrication; water industry experience is preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to build and coordinate high-performing teams.
• Significant experience leading with a safety-first mindset and demonstrated commitment to work health safety systems and practices.
• Demonstrated sound computer skills in a range of software packages including the Microsoft suite and asset and works management systems.
• Must hold a current driver’s licence and be willing to obtain a medium rigid licence if not currently a licence holder.

Working at North East Water

North East Water is a leader in a unique and rewarding industry. This is thanks to our team who makes sure we exceed the expectations of our customers and communities. We’re committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment, and offer a range of benefits to our people, including:

• Our state-of-the-art regional headquarters,
• Getting out and about in the beautiful north east region,
• Great work-life balance with a range of flexible working arrangements,
• Professional development through on-the-job and external training, leadership development programs, mentoring and secondment opportunities,
• Annual salary increases and superannuation,
• Paid parental leave,
• Health and wellbeing activities,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Study assistance,
• An array of personal leave options,
• Social club,
• plus much, much more!

Position Information

• An attractive salary range of $104,078 to $116,623 plus 11% superannuation, depending on skills and experience. This role attracts additional remuneration through allowances and participation in an on-call roster.
• This is a full time, ongoing position.

If you have any position enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Kate Bardy, Manager Operations Projects and Maintenance on 0409 452 424.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 7 July 2024.