Water Reuse Manager

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

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.

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 leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.