Manager Water & Waste

About the role

Tenterfield Shire Council is looking for an experienced leader to run end-to-end service delivery across water, wastewater and waste services. Working closely with the Director Infrastructure Services, you will lead the services with four direct reports and eight indirect reports. This is a hands-on leadership role covering capital works, maintenance, asset management, statutory compliance and the Council's Waste Management Strategy, managing about $9.3 million in operating and $10 million in capital budgets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead water, wastewater and waste services and oversee capital works, maintenance, asset management and statutory compliance
• Manage the Council's Waste Management Strategy
• Balance immediate service needs with long-term infrastructure priorities and address ageing infrastructure
• Support and develop your team, make sound decisions within available resources and act in the public interest

Required profile

• Strong background in water, wastewater or waste operations, supported by relevant engineering, environmental or infrastructure qualifications, or equivalent experience
• Proven leadership of technical teams, including coaching, performance management and succession planning
• Sound asset management experience and the ability to deliver capital works on time and within budget
• Financial judgement and experience in procurement, contract management and grant applications
• Clear communication with all stakeholders and a commitment to a safe, respectful workplace

The application closes on Monday 23 November 2026 at 9am. An attractive total remuneration package is offered based on skills and experience.