Team Leader - Treatment QLD
Stantec's Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400 water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia's water solutions? Grow with us! H2O U.
Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, creating an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader - Treatment to join our Queensland team. You will guide a specialist multidisciplinary team delivering water and wastewater treatment projects, strengthening process capability, supporting emerging engineers, and ensuring highquality, reliable outcomes for communities across Queensland.
A day in the life of a Team Leader - Treatment, QLD could look like:
Lead, mentor and inspire a multidisciplinary team of engineers delivering exciting and complex treatment projects within a consulting environment.
Foster a fun, successoriented, collaborative, and inclusive environment that reflects our core values and supports the strategic direction of the business through direct interactions with team members and project work.
Identify and capitalise on engaging work opportunities for the team that support engagement and career development through effective networking, business development, delegation, and backlog development.
Support team members to achieve their career goals with a clear and engaging development plan as well as support to enact the plan.
Lead the full talent lifecycle, including recruitment input, career development, engagement, succession planning, coaching, mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership growth.
Lead the team's HS&W performance through example, including modelling of best-practice approach to safety, supporting and rewarding team members who improve safety culture and encourage proactive risk management.
Partner with Team Leaders locally and across regions to strengthen collaboration, resource sharing, and consistency across the BC.
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Support the Group Leader in resourcing management, including identifying resourcing constraints and gaps, monitoring team performance and delivery outcomes.
To be successful for this role you'll present:
Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Structural) with CPEng/RPEQ or eligibility to obtain it.
Treatment design expertise - Minimum 10 years' technical experience in water and wastewater treatment, including conceptual and detailed design of treatment processes, equipment, and plant upgrades.
People-centric leadership - Proven ability to build and lead teams locally, across regional teams, and broader Stantec service lines to support integrated project delivery, our strong people-focused culture and the success of individuals and teams
Multidisciplinary leadership - Exceptional project and technical leadership capability, including managing subcontractors, guiding multidisciplinary design teams, and ensuring coordinated delivery.
Team and project delivery - Strong teamwork skills with experience leading small engineering teams to deliver treatmentfocused work packages within complex, multidisciplinary projects.
Advanced treatment knowledge - Deep understanding of clean water and wastewater treatment processes, plant operations, and the broader delivery environment.
Problem solving and negotiation - Highly developed problemsolving and negotiation skills to resolve technical, commercial, and delivery challenges.
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D&C delivery experience - Strong understanding of D&C and alternative delivery models, particularly within treatment plant design, construction, commissioning, and optimisation.
Offerings to enable your next career step: Along with an attractive salary, healthy and vibrant culture, we offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Including options to work part time and flexibility to work from home
Learning and Talent Development Programs and Training
Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave
Professional Registration and Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging
Employee Resource Groups such as Women@Stantec and Pride@Stantec
Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
Service Recognition Awards
About us:
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
It's our people that sets us apart... and we hope that includes you!
How to apply: Please submit your most recent CV outlining your experience relevant to this role by following the 'apply' link.
No Agency CV's will be accepted.
Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Structural) with CPEng/RPEQ or eligibility to obtain it.
