Regional Water & Waste Services Leader

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 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