Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Muswellbrook, Australia Muswellbrook Shire Council Full time

**About the position**

The Operations Manager - Water & Wastewater has responsibility for the operations of Council’s Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities including water treatments plants in Muswellbrook, Denman, and Sandy Hollow, recycled water treatment plants at Muswellbrook and Denman and associated water and wastewater pumpstations. The role ensures a high level of accountability, budget management, and the maintenance of a strong values-based culture.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Manage and mentor Water and Wastewater Operational and technical staff to ensure continuous development of essential skills and internal capabilities, including overseeing training programs for Operational team and contingency.
- Ensure levels of service delivery established by the Council and regulatory bodies are adhered to.
- Assist in the preparation of the Water and Wastewater unit budget, and work within the approved budget, reporting any significant variations to Management, with recommended solutions to correct the variance.
- Oversee the team through unexpected infrastructure failures, breakdowns and reactive operational demands and escalate to Management when necessary.

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

**About you**
- A degree in Process or Chemical Engineering and/or other related equivalent experience at a management level with extensive relevant work experience preferably in Water and Wastewater Treatment industry.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills and a proven ability to provide clear, well-constructed written and verbal advice and reports
- Leadership and Management qualifications and experience. (desirable)

**What we offer**
- Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week
- Salary from $_110,138_ to $_118,849_ per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Leaseback vehicle for operational and private use
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

**About Muswellbrook**

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger - we have space for you.

**Further information and to apply**
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Sergei Iagunkov, Manager Water and Wastewater on (02) 6549 3774
- **Applications close o**n 29 July 2025**at 11:59pm**.**

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