Water & Wastewater Manager

Public Sector People; Mungindi; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Sector People is seeking a hands-on Leader to work with and manage operational staff in the water and wastewater sector, ensuring safe, reliable operation of treatment plants, pump stations and networks.

You will lead a team, guide technical operations, and coordinate with maintenance and regulatory reporting to keep infrastructure compliant and well-maintained across assets and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the water and wastewater industry.
• Strong operational and technical knowledge of water and sewer systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing field-based operational teams.
• Sound understanding of regulatory compliance and asset management principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of water and wastewater operators.
• Managing the operation and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Overseeing asset maintenance programs and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Water wastewater ops

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Job description

This is a hands-on leadership position where you will work closely with and manage operational staff, providing technical guidance, support and direction to water and wastewater operators while ensuring the safe, reliable and compliant operation of treatment plants, pump stations and associated networks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a team of water and wastewater operators.
• Managing the operation and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Overseeing asset maintenance programs and capital projects.

To be successful, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the water and wastewater industry.
• Strong operational and technical knowledge of water and sewer systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing field-based operational teams.
• Sound understanding of regulatory compliance and asset management principles.