Tenterfield Shire Council - Manager Water & Waste

LG Services Group; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenterfield Shire Council invites applications for an experienced Manager Water & Waste. This leadership role oversees water, wastewater and waste services, with responsibility for capital works, maintenance, asset management and compliance. The role requires delivering reliable services within a constrained but supportive budget framework.

You will manage a team, engage with stakeholders, and drive improvements in a regional context to ensure long-term infrastructure resilience in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading water, wastewater or waste operations.
• Ability to balance immediate service needs with long-term infrastructure priorities.
• Strong decision-making within limited resources and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end service delivery for water, wastewater and waste services.
• Oversee capital works, maintenance, asset management and statutory compliance.
• Manage operating and capital budgets and reporting.
• Develop and mentor staff including succession planning.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders and the public.

Skills

People leadership

Financial acumen

Stakeholder communication

Asset management

Education

Engineering/Environmental qualification

Infrastructure management experience

Tools

Asset management software

Procurement systems

Job description

Tenterfield Shire Council - Manager Water & Waste

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.