Water Reuse & Biosolids Lead - Strategic Operations

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Vehicle for private use

5 days recreation leave

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Water Reuse Manager to lead the delivery of recycled water and biosolids programs in Hervey Bay. You will provide technical leadership, oversee operations and shape policy to ensure safe, compliant service delivery across council plantations, third‑party users and community interfaces.

The role requires a degree in environmental/agricultural science or engineering, proven governance and regulatory experience, and strong leadership to

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (AQF Level 7 or above) in environmental or agricultural science / engineering or other relevant qualification.
• Proven governance and regulatory compliance experience in recycled water or biosolids programs.
• Demonstrated capability in agricultural management operations including irrigation, cropping, forestry or livestock management.
• High-level ability to analyse operational data, evaluate system performance and prepare compliance and improvement reports.
• Experience leading projects from planning to delivery, including procurement and contract administration within budget and schedule.
• Strong communication and leadership to provide technical advice and build relationships across interfaces.
• Valid class C or CA driver licence to drive in Queensland and White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead recycled water storage, distribution and biosolids operations in line with licence obligations.
• Provide strategic guidance to maximise beneficial reuse.
• Coordinate irrigation strategies and allocation frameworks for Council and external users.
• Develop and review policies, procedures and management plans for compliance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee plantation monitoring, silviculture programs and harvesting activities.
• Manage operational and capital program delivery, including budgeting, procurement, contract management and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic guidance

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Contract management

Budgeting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AQF Level 7+

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Water Reuse Manager to lead the delivery of recycled water and biosolids programs in Hervey Bay. You will provide technical leadership, oversee operations and shape policy to ensure safe, compliant service delivery across council plantations, third‑party users and community interfaces.

The role requires a degree in environmental/agricultural science or engineering, proven governance and regulatory experience, and strong leadership to