Manager Water & Waste

Lg Services Group; Tenterfield; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenterfield Shire Council seeks an experienced leader to drive end-to-end service delivery across water, wastewater and waste services in northern New South Wales. You will oversee operations with four direct reports and eight indirect reports, ensuring reliable services while addressing ageing infrastructure.

You will manage capital works, asset management, and compliance, balancing immediate service needs with long-term priorities, and you will engage with stakeholders to deliver value to the

Qualifications

• Leads technical teams with coaching, performance management and succession planning.
• Strong asset management experience and ability to deliver capital works on time and within budget.
• Financial judgement and experience in procurement, contracts and grant applications.
• Clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Commitment to a safe, respectful workplace.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's water, wastewater and waste services, overseeing capital works, maintenance, asset management, statutory compliance and the Waste Management Strategy.
• Manage operating and capital budgets and align service delivery with community needs.
• Develop and implement long-term infrastructure priorities and risk mitigation strategies.
• Support and develop staff, and balance immediate service needs with long-term objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

Asset management

Financial acumen

Procurement & grants

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering / Environmental / Infrastructure qualification

Job description

Tenterfield Shire Council is seeking an experienced leader to lead end-to-end service delivery across water, wastewater and waste services.

Located in northern New South Wales, Tenterfield Shire brings together historic townships, rural communities and the landscapes of the New England High Country. It is a place to combine a meaningful career with country living, a strong sense of community and room to enjoy life beyond work.

The Position

Working closely with the Director Infrastructure Services, you will lead Council's water, wastewater and waste services, with four direct reports and eight indirect reports.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing capital works, maintenance, asset management, statutory compliance and Council's Waste Management Strategy. You will manage approximately $9.3 million in operating and $10 million in capital budgets, maintaining reliable services while addressing ageing infrastructure and competing priorities.

About You

You are a practical, solutions-focused leader with a strong background in water, wastewater or waste operations, supported by relevant engineering, environmental or infrastructure qualifications, or equivalent experience.

You support and develop your people, make sound decisions within available resources, and balance immediate service needs with long-term infrastructure priorities. You take responsibility for difficult decisions and act in the public interest.

You will also bring:

• Proven leadership of technical teams, including coaching, performance management and succession planning.
• Sound asset management experience and the ability to deliver capital works on time and within budget.
• Financial judgement and experience in procurement, contract management and grant applications.
• The ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders.
• A commitment to a safe, respectful workplace.

Why Tenterfield?

Make a tangible difference in a regional community where essential services underpin everyday life. With its heritage character, natural beauty and genuine sense of community, Tenterfield offers a leadership opportunity with variety, clear purpose and visible impact.

What’s on offer?

An attractive total remuneration package is offered based on skills and experience.