Please read all information carefully before applying.
The Manager Water and Wastewater is responsible for providing strong, decisive leadership, guidance and support to the Water and Wastewater Unit in relation to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure planning and maintenance, water treatment and reticulation services to ensure Council has a professional Water and Wastewater portfolio. The position provides high level support to the Executive Manager as well as the Executive Leadership Team as a whole.
Employment Status: Executive Contract - Full Time, Limited Tenure for up to five (5) years
Location: Charters Towers, QLD, 4820
Salary Range: Total Remuneration Package up to the value of $198,487.68 per annum
The successful candidate will have:
Leadership:
Successful experience in providing strong, decisive leadership and management of one or more of the following:
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Planning
- Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Maintenance
- Water Treatment
- Reticulation
- Participate as an active member of Council’s Management Leadership Team (MLT).
Experience in (or ability to develop capability) developing an Organisational Unit and contributing to a Directorate and Council’s strategic management including community needs analysis, strategic and operational planning, performance frameworks, and the development of appropriate policies and systems.
Experience (or ability to develop capability) in implementing successful change and continuous improvement within a significant service delivery area pursuing innovation and excellence in service delivery.
Experience in engaging the community and stakeholders to ensure future direction and needs are clearly defined and met providing excellence in customer service.
Ability to provide effective workforce management with a focus on performance, building workforce capability, a strong positive work environment, and a workforce culture consistent with Council’s vision, mission and strategy.
Competence in the effective management of human, financial, physical and other resources to achieve Council’s business objectives and to meet the needs of the community.
Experience in (or ability to capability) representing and promoting a critical service delivery function within the community, business sector, other local authorities, government and broader environment and build and maintain positive working relationships.
Plan, execute and complete programmes and projects relating to areas of accountability, within set timeframes.
Prepare or provide input into the development of the Water and Wastewater Unit budget. Monitor and advise the Executive Manager on progress against budgetary expenditure in areas of financial responsibility.
Responsible for making and keeping records in accordance with legislation, information standards, and other relevant guidelines and procedures, and ensuring records are captured in the authorised record keeping system.
| Essential Education/Qualifications |
Essential:
- Level IV Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment certifications.
- 5 to 10 years of experience working within water utilities, treatment plants, or environmental engineering firms.
- Thorough understanding of local public health acts, environmental protection regulations, and workplace health and safety (WHS) laws.
Desirable:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a similar related discipline.
| Essential Licences |
- Possession and maintenance of a Queensland ‘C’ Class Driver Licence.
BENEFITS
We have a range of benefits that include:
- 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Annual wage progression
- 12% Superannuation
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities, including on-the-job learning and formal training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation assistance
This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and operating a computer and telephone. May be required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting and carrying. This position may require the incumbent to undertake periodic field visits. This position may be required travel.
Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Council’s P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.
MORE INFORMATION & QUESTIONS
Council is committed to building an inclusive culture that respects and promotes human rights and diversity and acknowledges that we respectfully journey together to aspire to be an inclusive and capable organisation. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and place value on our diverse workforce. We encourage applicants representing all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, people with a disability, and those with family responsibilities to apply.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre-employment assessments/check:
- Pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test
- National Police/Criminal History Check
- Right to Work in Australia Check
- Qualification/Licence Verification
- Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Practical Assessment
For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5300 or email.
11:59pm Thursday, 23 July 2026.
Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.
