Senior Team Leader, Property Applications

Job Description

Senior Team Leader, Property Applications Fixed Term Full Time (ending March 2027) from $174,000 package Make a positive impact on community and country About Greater Western Water GWW is a Victorian government-owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH. Free onsite parking (subject to availability) Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave Monthly work-life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time) Free income protection and salary continuance insurance Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office The opportunity As our Senior Team Leader in Growth & Development, you'll drive the change and strategic direction of our property applications processing teams. This pivotal role will support the unification and simplification of processes while enhancing our technology platforms. The Senior Team Leader will oversee the Team Leaders of the Complex, Simple, and Build Over Easement teams, as well as the process and operational improvement Leads, ensuring excellence in customer service and effective people management. Responsibilities Create a workplace where fresh ideas are welcomed, and creative solutions thrive. Manage monthly budgeting, reporting, and forecasting to meet service expectations, all while keeping an eye on innovative improvements. Lead and support change by encouraging your team to challenge the norm and think outside the box. Use your analytical thinking to drive innovative solutions and serve as the escalation point for complex external stakeholder and customer issues. Develop and manage a business plan for applications that supports strategic goals and Housing Statement objectives. Identify improvement opportunities and build strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Inspire a culture of honesty, accountability, and high-quality outcomes. Mentor your team, supporting both individual and collective growth, and foster a positive, high-performing environment. Skills & Experience You have a proven track record of leading diverse teams in fast-paced, evolving environments. Your leadership style is inclusive, empowering everyone to contribute their best. You’re eager to challenge the status quo, continuously seek improvement opportunities, and drive innovative solutions with enthusiasm. You consistently deliver results, meet targets, and excel in driving operational success. You're adept at discussing, researching, and interpreting data to solve problems and recommend improvements. Your written, oral, and visual communication skills help you articulate ideas clearly to contractors, customers, and team members alike. A solid grasp of technical disciplines allows you to work effectively with specialists, such as engineers. Experience in property applications is a plus! See yourself thrive Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring. We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need. Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr