Manager Water Utilities

Manager Water Utilities

Position No: 10186

Work Type: Contract

Location: Emerald

Department: Infrastructure & Utilities

Are you a strategic Utilities Manager looking for a new challenge?

This leadership position is vital in delivering Council’s corporate plan and supporting our regional community.

As an experienced Utilities Manager, you will have the autonomy to develop innovative, best practice strategic and operational plans that underpin Council’s objectives and service delivery commitments. In this role, you will guide and motivate a team of 50 staff across process treatment, sewerage and mechanical engineering disciplines.

As a member of the leadership team, your expert advice and guidance will be heard and appreciated. To be successful, your ability to effectively collaborate with and positively influence internal and external stakeholders within our community is paramount. Formal qualifications in civil or mechanical engineering combined with working knowledge of local government from a management perspective will be highly regarded.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Infrastructure and Utilities leadership team who are responsible for driving positive change, then we would like to hear from you.

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits. We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 18.5% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Relocation assistance
• Corporate uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

(For sites other than CHRC website) To apply for this position – please ensure you apply via the Central Highlands Regional Council  website to review the position description, role and application requirements. 

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

Please download and review the position description to ensure you meet the mandatory requirements under Abilities, Skills and Knowledge AND Qualifications, Education and Licences required.

To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Please note we may commence interviews prior to the closing date.

Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a position within the Central Highlands Regional Council, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Medical assessment including drug and alcohol testing
• Reference checks

For further information please contact Tarnya Lowe on 1300 242 626 within business hours

Closing Date: Monday 2nd August 5.00 pm