Operations Manager

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a progressive Water and Sewerage team. Based in Moruya, this permanent full-time role involves managing the Water and Sewerage Operations team, ensuring the reliable supply of safe drinking water and the compliant treatment and disposal of wastewater for the community.

The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering these essential services in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner, with a strong emphasis on customer service. The role includes the effective management and supervision of staff, in alignment with Council's values, Code of Conduct, and workplace health and safety obligations.

The salary for this position is up to $143,360.41 per annum inclusive of superannuation and industry allowance, with access to a leaseback vehicle and a range of significant benefits outlined below.

To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view the Position Description.

About you

You are a highly qualified and experienced professional with a minimum of ten years in water utility operations and at least five years in a leadership capacity. You possess comprehensive technical expertise in water and wastewater treatment processes, distribution systems, underpinned by a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification. Your application should further demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of asset management principles.
• Experience implementing Workplace Health and Safety requirements.

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club, flu vaccinations and skin checks.
• Up to 3 days leave to cover Council closure at end of year period.
• 9 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave and 3 weeks sick leave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Application process

Eurobodalla Shire Council follows a merit based recruitment and selection process. For help and guidance on how to apply for jobs at Council, please visit our website or The Job Shop.

To apply for this position, you will need to:

• Provide your cover letter highlighting your skills and experience
• Provide your resume detailing your previous work experience
• address the screening questions in the form below.

If you found this vacancy via a job search website, please go to the Eurobodalla Shire Council Vacant Positions website page to fill in the application form.

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact Deborah Nichols on

Applications close: Sunday 21 September 2025 at 11:00pm.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on or via for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.