Water Reuse Manager

Fraser Coast Regional Council; City of 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 – Melbourne VIC

Water Reuse Manager

Process Operations

Permanent Full Time

Hervey Bay

IFA Level 8 - $151,485 plus superannuation

• + $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• + vehicle for private use
• + additional 5 days recreation leave

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

Working in the Fraser Coast region means enjoying a relaxed coastal lifestyle, no traffic, short commutes, and the space to balance meaningful work with the way you want to do.

What we are looking for:

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Water Reuse Manager to lead the delivery of our recycled water and biosolids programs. This role provides technical leadership, operational oversight and strategic direction to ensure safe, efficient and compliant service delivery across Council plantations, third‑party users and community interfaces.

What your day will look like:

• 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.

What you’ll need for success:

• Degree qualification (AQF Level 7 or above) in environmental or agricultural science / engineering or other relevant qualification.
• Proven experience leading recycled water and biosolids programs, including governance, regulatory compliance, environmental risk management and the safe management of public exposure risks.
• Demonstrated capability in agricultural management operations including irrigation, cropping, forestry or livestock management.
• High‑level capability to analyse operational data, evaluate system performance and develop compliance, planning and improvement reports.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from planning through to delivery, including procurement, contractor management, contract administration and the achievement of project outcomes within budget, timeframe and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership capability, including the ability to provide clear technical advice, coach staff, influence stakeholders and maintain productive relationships across operational, regulatory and community interfaces.
• Valid class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open) to drive a vehicle in Queensland
• General Construction Induction (White Card)

What’s nice to have:

• Post‑graduate qualifications (AQF Level 8 or above) in a relevant discipline.
• Previous local government experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional association.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leavePaid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.