Water Reuse Manager

Water Reuse Manager
Process Operations
Permanent Full Time
Hervey Bay

IFA Level 8 - $151485 plus superannuation

• $6000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• vehicle for private use
• additional 5 days recreation leave

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

What we are looking for:

Fraser Coast Regional Council is seeking an experienced Water Reuse Manager to lead the delivery of our recycled water and biosolids programs. This role provides technical leadership operational oversight and strategic direction to ensure safe efficient and compliant service delivery across Council plantations thirdparty users and community interfaces.

What your day will look like:

• Lead recycled water storage distribution and biosolids operations in line with statutory environmental and licence obligations.
• Provide strategic guidance to maximise beneficial reuse across the Fraser Coast.
• Coordinate irrigation strategies and allocation frameworks for Council and external users.
• Develop and review policies procedures and management plans supporting compliance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee plantation monitoring silviculture programs and harvesting activities.
• Manage operational and capital program delivery including budgeting procurement contract management and regulatory reporting.

Please click here to view a full position description.

What youll need for success:

• Degree qualification (AQF Level 7 or above) in environmental or agricultural science / engineering or other relevant qualification.
• Proven experience leading recycled water and biosolids programs including governance regulatory compliance environmental risk management and the safe management of public exposure risks.
• Demonstrated capability in agricultural management operations including irrigation cropping forestry or livestock management.
• Highlevel capability to analyse operational data evaluate system performance and develop compliance planning and improvement reports.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from planning through to delivery including procurement contractor management contract administration and the achievement of project outcomes within budget timeframe and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and leadership capability including the ability to provide clear technical advice coach staff influence stakeholders and maintain productive relationships across operational regulatory and community interfaces.
• Valid class C or CA driver licence (provisional or open) to drive a vehicle in Queensland
• General Construction Induction (White Card)

Whats nice to have:

• Postgraduate qualifications (AQF Level 8 or above) in a relevant discipline.
• Previous local government experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional association.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture recognising your individual skills knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022 as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award. Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Thursday 15 October - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Cameron Ansell (Executive Manager Process Operations) at.

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1