Manager Urban & Utilities

WIOA; Walcha Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained vehicle with private 

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Temporary share-house accommodation

RDO every third week

Job summary

Walcha Council is seeking a full‑time Manager Urban & Utilities in Walcha, NSW. You’ll lead three coordinators across water, waste and urban services and build asset management and forward planning that the function has never had.

Your responsibilities include developing long‑term plans, preparing statutory reports and business cases, and managing budgets, contracts and tenders. You’ll engage with contractors and government agencies while partnering with the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in civil or environmental engineering or related field.
• Experience managing water, wastewater or waste services.
• Knowledge of asset management and forward planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead three coordinators across water, waste and urban services.
• Develop long‑term asset management and refurbishment plans.
• Prepare statutory reports, business cases and Council correspondence.
• Manage budgets, contracts and tenders for maintenance and capital works.
• Build relationships with contractors, government agencies and the community.
• Balance strategic planning with hands‑on operational oversight.
• Represent Council on infrastructure matters with the Director, GM and Councillors.

Skills

Leadership

Asset Management

Project Management

Water Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Civil or Environmental Engineering degree

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

• Take Walcha’s water, waste and urban services from reactive to strategic, and build the plans that shape the community’s future.


• Competitive salary starting from $120,000, plus 12% superannuation, allowances and relocation support.


• Lead three coordinators, with direct exposure to Council’s Director, GM and Councillors.

Welcome to Walcha Council

Walcha Council, small Council, big opportunities.

Walcha is a small regional council with a big geographic footprint and a strong sense of who it is. What sets it apart is how it works as much as what it delivers. Staff regularly go beyond what’s expected, whether that’s delivering wraparound services across every stage of life or taking care of the small, practical things that matter to people. It’s a place where people step in, take ownership and get things done.

It’s also a council on the move. Several senior leaders have joined in the past 6 to 12 months with a clear mandate to strengthen capability, modernise systems and lift how Council operates and presents itself. This isn’t an organisation standing still, and you’ll be part of shaping what comes next.

To learn more, visit https://walcha.nsw.gov.au/

Build the Blueprint

Clean water, reliable waste collection, streets that work: your job is to keep them running and plan for what’s next.

Walcha Council is seeking a full‑time Manager Urban & Utilities in Walcha, NSW, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Development. You’ll lead three coordinators across water, waste and urban services, and build the asset management and forward planning the function has never had.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and mentoring three coordinators across water, waste and urban services


• Developing long‑term asset management and refurbishment plans


• Preparing statutory reports, business cases and correspondence for Council


• Managing budgets, contracts and tenders for maintenance and capital works


• Building strong relationships with contractors, government agencies and the community


• Balancing strategic planning with hands‑on operational oversight


• Representing Council on infrastructure matters with the Director, GM and Councillors

What You’ll Bring to the Table

To qualify, you’ll need tertiary qualifications in civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or a related discipline, experience managing water, wastewater and/or waste services.

The following will be highly valued:

• Qualifications in Project Management, Leadership or Asset Management


• Knowledge of environmental legislation relating to waste and water supply


• Membership of a relevant professional organisation


• A broad understanding of water, waste and urban services

Technical expertise matters, but leadership makes the difference. You’re a hands‑on manager who builds capability in your team, stays composed under public scrutiny, and makes sound calls when every priority feels urgent.

The Rewards of the Role

You’ll receive a competitive salary starting from circa $120,000 depending on your skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation and allowances. You’ll also enjoy:

• A fully maintained vehicle with private use option, plus fuel card, phone and tablet


• Relocation assistance of up to $5,000, plus temporary share‑house accommodation


• An RDO every third week


• Genuine scope to shape strategy alongside Council’s leadership