About Us
GMB Water, a subsidiary of Mount Barker District Council, provides essential wastewater services and manages recycled and bore water supply for the community. We are committed to supporting local people and businesses while working towards a shared vision of environmental sustainability.

The Opportunity
The Team Leader Treatment Operations will work closely with the Manager Operations to ensure we are providing a reliable, safe, and sustainable service to our wastewater, recycled water and bore water customers. You will also play a key role in ensuring we meet our level of service commitments and all regulatory and licence conditions.

You will be involved in the construction and commissioning stages of our new treatment plant in Mount Barker and will ultimately be responsible for leading operations at a treatment plant that contains the latest technology in a purpose built facility.

This role offers a wide variety of challenges and will suit a candidate that enjoys problem solving and continual improvement. You’ll lead a team of operations and maintenance staff to deliver critical services to the community across multiple sites.

What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in treatment plant operations, specifically activated sludge and tertiary treatment processes

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or equivalent knowledge in process operation

• Demonstrated leadership capability

• Technical knowledge in SCADA and OT management

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Why Join GMB Water?
Working with us means you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance

• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning

• Exposure to diverse wastewater and recycled water projects

• Salary packaging options

• A supportive and collaborative team environment

To view the Position Description, which outlines the full list of duties and required skills and knowledge, please visit www.gmbwater/about/careers

Salary
The salary for this role is $111,206.83 to $127,547.03 per annum, plus superannuation. Participation in a rotating on-call roster and attending call outs is a requirement of this role, an on-call retainer and call outs are paid in addition to your base salary.

How to Apply

To apply or view the full position description, visit www.gmbwater.au/careers.

For a confidential discussion, contact Simon Plush, Manager Operations, on 08 8188 9327

Applications close at 9:00 am on Wednesday 18 December 2025.