Manager Water Management

We're seeking an experienced and motivated leader to head up our Water Management & Treatment operations across the MidCoast region. As Manager Water Management & Treatment (WMAT), you'll provide strategic leadership to ensure the safe, reliable and sustainable delivery of water and sewer services to our community.

In this role you'll oversee the operation and maintenance of our water sources, water treatment, sewerage treatment, effluent and sludge management systems and a section of our large water and sewer reticulation. You'll lead a highly skilled team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, optimising plant performance, and delivering services that meet agreed levels of service. You'll also play a key role in innovation, continuous improvement, and shaping Council's long-term water and sewer strategy.

We're looking for someone with proven senior management experience in the water and sewerage industry, who brings both technical expertise and strong people leadership skills. You'll be confident engaging with regulators, internal stakeholders and the community, with the ability to drive collaboration and build trust. Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and a focus on innovation and cultural development will see you succeed in this role.

If you're ready to lead a team that delivers essential water and sewer services and make a real difference for our community, we want to hear from you

What we offer?
We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more.

A Total Remuneration Package between
-$197,000 and $233,000 per annum will be offered, inclusive of base salary ($159,218 – $190,056 per annum), a 3.5% Civil Liability Allowance, $12,000 car allowance, and 12% superannuation. The final package will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, experience, and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Additionally, a vehicle arrangement will be made with the successful candidate for this role. Council will provide you with a leaseback vehicle for an annual fee calculated as 20% of the gross purchase price. This is a fully maintained vehicle for both business and full private use with no additional expenses in normal use.

Additional Benefits Include

• Generous leave entitlements, including long service leave after five years
• Flexible work options, including varied start/finish times and hybrid work arrangements when appropriate
• Above Award parental leave provisions
• Study assistance and study leave for professional development
• Ongoing personal and professional development programs
• State-of-the-art office environment designed for collaboration and innovation
• Journey to work cover for additional security and peace of mind
• A stunning work-life balance in the beautiful MidCoast region of New South Wales, offering coastal and country living

Location:
This position will be based from our Administration Centre in Taree, however you may also be required to work from other Council sites across the MidCoast Council region.

Tenure:
Permanent, Full Time, 35 hours per week.

Closing date:
Sunday 2 November 2025, 11:30pm

Want to know more?
Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Chenxi Zeng, Executive Manager Water and Systems who is the hiring manager for this role and can be reached on or

For enquiries regarding the application process please contact Candice Plevey who is the HR representative for this role and can be reached on or .

How To Apply
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Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.

We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation
At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do. We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named 'Yalawanyi Ganya' which means "sitting/meeting place" in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About The MidCoast Region
From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value.

Our commitment
At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.

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