Water and Sewer Project Manager

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Do you want to develop Water and Sewer infrastructure for the community? Do you love to identify innovative solutions with an eye on the future? We are currently seeking a new Water and Sewer Project Manager and if you have these skills this might be your chance to rewrite the future with us.

• Lead project teams to deliver service and infrastructure projects, aligning with strategic, operational and organisational objectives.
• Provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

About The Role

As the Water and Sewer Project Manager, you will lead project teams to deliver service and infrastructure projects and are responsible for assisting employees to align to strategic, operational and organisational objectives. This will be achieved through managing project teams that deliver service and infrastructure projects, in order to achieve the desired social, economic and environmental outcomes for Council.

This position is required to provide quality customer service and create value for the community.

• a Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or related field OR demonstrated solid contemporary experience in a similar role, combined with ongoing professional development
• a current Class C Drivers Licence
• a valid Construction General Induction card - NSW SafeWork or equivalent
• relevant experience in a project management focused role
• experience in the successful delivery of a range of infrastructure and/ or service projects
• project management experience of significant complexity in a political environment with differing stakeholders

• The commencing salary for this position is up to $110.9k per year. Central Coast Council also provides progression opportunities for employees to progress up to the maximum salary of $128.5k on completion of assessment of skills and performance + 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance (in accordance with the Award) + 12% superannuation
• We have a permanent full-time role available.
• This role will be able to access a 9 day fortnight.
• We are able to offer hybrid and flexible working conditions for this role - 2 days from home and 3 days onsite.
• This role is located at the Council's Erina Works Depot.

A leaseback vehicle is provided in this role for official duties and private use and your choice of vehicle will be provided when one becomes available in accordance with Council's Vehicle Policy. In the meantime, either an alternate pre-used vehicle or a vehicle allowance of $207.31 per week is temporarily applied for this position due to ongoing issues with supply for new vehicles.

Council may create an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Central Coast Council provides a range of extras to help balance life, including Fitness Passports, wellbeing leave, and an Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing initiatives for you and your immediate family.

• Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time for annual health screenings and donations
• Access to professional development and learning programs
• Cheers program to reward staff
• Novated leasing partnerships

Central Coast Council is committed to equal opportunity employment and to a safe environment for children on the Central Coast.

Want to know more? The contact person for this role is Chris Martlew, Section Manager Asset Delivery. You can contact Chris on

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday, 21 September 2025.

Location: Central Coast Council is located on the northern fringe of Sydney and offers a desirable place to live and work.

By completing and submitting this online application you confirm that any information provided is true and correct. You may be screened, and offers may be withdrawn if information is false. You will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in Australia if selected for interview. Follow these steps to lodge your application:

• Answer the online questions shown below.
• Attach your resume
• Attach your qualifications and licences

If you require assistance to lodge your application please contact our Talent Acquisition team. For accessibility, you can contact us via TTY or assistive services as needed. Applicants who are selected for interview will be contacted by phone or e-mail.