Founding Director of Water Services

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeTransformation Full time $220,000 - $250,000
Establishment Leadership Opportunity in Local Water Services

The Invercargill City Council is seeking a visionary and commercially astute leader to create and transition its new in-house water services entity. This unique opportunity allows the successful candidate to shape the future of water service delivery in Invercargill, aligning with the Government's local water initiative.

About The Role:

As an establishment general manager, you will lead the creation of a standalone business unit, overseeing its strategic direction, operational readiness, and long-term sustainability. You'll be responsible for building a high-performing team, developing governance and service frameworks, and ensuring compliance with emerging legislation and economic regulation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to drive the establishment and operational phases of the water services entity
  • Build and manage a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
  • Establish and maintain effective governance and service frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Oversee day-to-day operations, delivering high-quality water services to the community
Requirements:

We're looking for a dynamic leader with:

  • 15+ years' senior leadership experience in water services or a similarly complex infrastructure or utilities environment
  • Proven success in establishment or transition roles, ideally within commercial or network utilities
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing large-scale projects and capital works programmes
  • Commercial exposure running or contributing to a commercial activity, ideally in water, energy, or civil infrastructure sectors
  • Exceptional people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans
  • Outstanding communication skills, including confidence in public forums
  • A commitment to safety, sustainability, and customer service excellence

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