Water Reuse & Biosolids Manager - Flexible Work

Fraser Coast Regional Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements incl. Wf

Study assistance program

Novated leasing

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Hervey Bay is seeking an experienced Water Reuse Manager to lead the delivery of recycled water and biosolids programs. This role provides technical leadership, operational oversight and strategic direction to ensure safe, efficient and compliant service delivery.

The position requires a AQF Level 7+ degree in environmental or agricultural science or engineering, proven governance and regulatory experience, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification (AQF Level 7+) in environmental or agricultural science, engineering, or other relevant qualification.
• Proven experience leading recycled water and biosolids programs with governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in irrigation, cropping, forestry, or livestock management.
• Ability to analyse operational data and develop compliance, planning and improvement reports.
• Experience leading projects from planning through to delivery, including procurement, contractor management and contract administration.
• Strong communication and leadership capability with stakeholder engagement across interfaces.
• Valid class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open) to drive a vehicle in Queensland; White Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead recycled water storage, distribution and biosolids operations in line with statutory, environmental and licence obligations.
• Provide strategic guidance to maximise beneficial reuse across the Fraser Coast.
• Coordinate irrigation strategies and allocation frameworks for Council and external users.
• Develop and review policies, procedures and management plans supporting 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

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

AQF Level 7+ environmental/agricultural science/engineering

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council in Hervey Bay is seeking an experienced Water Reuse Manager to lead the delivery of recycled water and biosolids programs. This role provides technical leadership, operational oversight and strategic direction to ensure safe, efficient and compliant service delivery.

The position requires a AQF Level 7+ degree in environmental or agricultural science or engineering, proven governance and regulatory experience, and strong leadership.