Overview of role:

The Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader is a hands-on leadership position within the Maintenance Services team at Coliban Water. The role combines technical mechanical maintenance work with leading and supervising a team of fitters, technicians and apprentices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach and support the mechanical maintenance team.
• Perform and oversee maintenance, repairs and installation of mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves, pipework, gearboxes, blowers and treatment plant assets.
• Plan and prioritise daily work, resources, contractors and materials.
• Provide technical advice, fault-finding expertise and reliability improvements.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with procedures and permits.
• Respond to breakdowns and incidents, including after-hours callouts when rostered.
• Support staff development, onboarding and performance management.     

About you:

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate strong safety leadership and risk management.
• Have proven experience leading maintenance teams.
• Possess advanced mechanical trade skills and fault-finding capability.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors, customers and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement, reliability and customer-focused outcomes

Skills and Experience Required:

• Trade qualification as a Mechanical Fitter, Fitter and Turner, or equivalent.
• Significant experience in mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Experience leading or coordinating tradespeople, apprentices or contractors.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance systems, workplace safety, permits and high-risk work requirements

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Access to a work vehicle for commuter use
• Applicable standby, industry and special allowances
• Applicable overtime allowances
• Accrued Day Off

This role is a Fulltime Ongoing position.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Lauren Armstrong on 0487 111 305 or via email at Lauren.armstrong@coliban.com.au

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB Thursday 29th October 2026.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Lauren Armstrong

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.