Senior Leader: Water, Waste & Infrastructure

LG Services Group; Tenterfield; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenterfield Shire Council seeks an experienced leader to drive end-to-end service delivery across water, wastewater and waste. You will oversee capital works, asset management and compliance, with four direct reports and eight on indirect reports, ensuring safe, on-budget operations.

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will balance current service needs with long-term infrastructure priorities while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and public accountability.

Qualifications

• Practical, solutions-focused leader with water, wastewater or waste operations background.
• Engineering, environmental or infrastructure qualifications (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead water, wastewater and waste services with four direct reports and eight indirect reports.
• Oversee capital works, maintenance, asset management and statutory compliance.
• Manage operating and capital budgets (approx. $9.3M operating, $10M capital).
• Develop and implement the Waste Management Strategy for the Council.
• Lead and develop staff, ensuring safety and clear stakeholder communication.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Asset management

Procurement

Financial judgment

Communication

Safety

Education

Engineering qualifications

Environmental qualifications

Infrastructure qualifications

Job description

Tenterfield Shire Council seeks an experienced leader to drive end-to-end service delivery across water, wastewater and waste. You will oversee capital works, asset management and compliance, with four direct reports and eight on indirect reports, ensuring safe, on-budget operations.

Reporting to the Director Infrastructure Services, you will balance current service needs with long-term infrastructure priorities while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and public accountability.