Water Reuse Manager - Remote Work Eligible & Impactful

Fraser Coast Regional Council; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 128,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Vehicle for private use

Additional 5 days recreation leave

Job summary

Fraser Coast Regional Council, Brisbane QLD, is seeking a Water Reuse Manager to lead recycled water and biosolids programs, delivering technical leadership and strategic direction across Council plantations, external users and community interfaces.

You will oversee operations, budgeting, procurement and regulatory reporting while driving continuous improvement and safe, compliant service delivery. This full‑time role offers relocation assistance and a private vehicle for use.

Qualifications

• 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 with governance and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated capability in agricultural management operations including irrigation, cropping, forestry or livestock.
• High-level ability to analyse operational data and develop compliance and improvement reports.
• Experience leading projects from planning through delivery, including procurement and contract management.
• Strong communication and leadership, with ability to coach staff and influence stakeholders.
• Valid class C or CA driver licence to drive in Queensland.
• General Construction Induction (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

Communication

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Project execution

Education

AQF Level 7+ in environmental/agri science or engineering

Job description

Fraser Coast Regional Council, Brisbane QLD, is seeking a Water Reuse Manager to lead recycled water and biosolids programs, delivering technical leadership and strategic direction across Council plantations, external users and community interfaces.

You will oversee operations, budgeting, procurement and regulatory reporting while driving continuous improvement and safe, compliant service delivery. This full‑time role offers relocation assistance and a private vehicle for use.