re you a strategic leader with a passion for water management and sustainability? We are seeking a dynamic professional to drive the integration of Integrated Water Cycle Management (IWCM) Strategy principles across Council’s operations.

In this role, you will provide leadership, strategic planning, and operational oversight for key water management initiatives, including Water Demand Management, Water Loss Management, Urban Rainwater Tank, and Drought Management strategies.

You will also coordinate and supervise the efficient operation of Council’s water meter and metered standpipe fleets, ensuring accurate and timely customer water billing through effective management of the Meter Reading Team.

If you have a strong background in water resource management, strategic planning, and team leadership, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role:

• Development, budgeting, performance tracking, coordination, and integration of water demand management, demand substitution, water recycling, water loss management, and drought management programs and projects
• Supervise the Meter Reading team to ensure the efficient execution of meter reading operations, adherence to strict deadlines, and accuracy in meter reads for precise customer billing
• Provide strategic advice, review strategic documents, and develop implementation plans
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to minimise water losses and reduce non-revenue water.

What's on offer:

• a base salary ranging from $115,562 per annum with competency-based increments up to $128,493 per annum, plus 11.5% super
• 70-hour, 9-day fortnight
• training and development opportunities
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance
• generous employment conditions (we have too many to list - click here for more).

We are seeking:

• Bachelor of Engineering degree and eligible for membership of Engineers Australia
• Experience in the Water and Wastewater Industry as a Professional Engineer
• Experience in Water Demand Management and Integrated Water Cycle Management
• Experience in managing connections to the reticulated water supply with particular emphasis on water metering and customer billing processes
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff and multidisciplinary teams.

About us:

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds in both traditional and non-traditional roles. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where it's located:

This position is based in Tweed Heads and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position closes:

Friday 30 May 2025 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

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