Team Leader – Water Infrastructure

Team Leader – Water Infrastructure - ( 260000ID ) Description 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. Are you looking to make a positive change in technical delivery in the Water BC? As a _Team Leader (TL) – Water Infrastructure,_ you will lead and develop a team of professionals, shaping performance, capability, and culture while supporting the successful delivery of projects within the Queensland water business. About the role: In the role of Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a dynamic team of professionals within the QLD Water Infrastructure group. This role emphasizes the importance of mentoring junior team members and maintaining oversight of team workloads to ensure project success. The role offers the chance to make a difference in public health and environmental outcomes in Queensland. We are looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about leading teams, supporting career development and driving project success. Responsibilities include:

• Support the Group Leader with monitoring and reporting on the performance of the team.
• Work with partner Team Leaders (TLs) locally and in other regions to drive collaboration and work sharing across the BC.
• Working with your Group Leader, you will:
• Be responsible for the health and safety performance within their team, including the monitoring of leading and lagging indicators.
• Be responsible for the team’s talent management lifecycle including but not limited to; recruitment suggestions, career development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
• Foster a success-oriented environment within your team by displaying collaborative behaviours and exerting measured and balanced influence.
• Promote a happy, supportive, and inclusive culture aligned with the core values to support the strategic intent of the business.
• Be responsible for team utilisation by effective forecasting, networking, business development and delegation and development of backlog.
• Ensure all team members have a clear path towards their relevant Chartered Status and any Professional Registration requirements, where appropriate.

Responsibilities include:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• A minimum 7 years’ professional work experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Ability to foster and grow a collaborative spirit between staff working within the region, BC and across the broader Stantec service lines
• To be committed to working in the office at least 3 days / week to make sure you are a visible leader supporting the development of a strong team culture.
• A broad range of skills covering people management, business development and project delivery
• Highly developed interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with the team as well as internal and external clients
• Highly developed consulting skills to liaise with clients and other stakeholders to achieve mutually successful project outcomes
• Well-developed problem solving and negotiations skills to resolve queries.

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
• Honorarium Spot Bonus Program – Recognition of broader water industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences
• 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._ Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• A minimum 7 years’ professional work experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane Organization : BC-3002 Water-AU Australia Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : No Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Aug 9, 2026, 5:00:35 PM Req ID: 260000ID

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