- Make an impact and help build our community as our new Water & Wastewater Manager!
- Negotiable salary package!
- Relocation assistance and heavily subsidised housing available to make Cobar your new home!
About Cobar Shire Council
At the heart of New South Wales,Cobar Shire Councilis dedicated to fostering community growth and providing vital services, including infrastructure development, environmental sustainability, and community support. Our commitment is to enhance the lives of our residents and drive economic growth, offering meaningful opportunities for professionals to contribute significantly. In collaboration, theCobar Water Boardensures the sustainable management of water supply, which is integral to our community's resilience and well-being. Join us in our mission to create a more connected and thriving community, where every career is impactful and aligned with our professional yet heartfelt environment.
Cobar is a rural mining community located in western New South Wales, far removed from the hustle and bustle of city living. Council owns and operates the Cobar Shire & TAFE Library, Great Cobar Heritage Centre, Lilliane Brady Village (aged care facility), Children's Services, Youth & Community Centre as well as works depots in Euabalong and Cobar.
Our core values - Accountability, Communication, Effective Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork (ACE IT) represent who we are as an organization. They are the agreed guiding principles for how we carry out our duties and interact with our community.
To learn more about us, please visit:cobar.nsw.gov.au/
About the Opportunity
Cobar Shire Council is seeking a full-timeWater & Wastewater Managerbased inCobar, NSW.
This role provides an opportunity to lead our water and wastewater team to new heights of efficiency and innovation.
More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Leading operational and capital programs for water and wastewater, ensuring excellence in maintenance, renewal, and upgrades
- Supplying technical advice and managerial oversight for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and achievement of council objectives
- Providing mentorship and leadership to your team, emphasising people management, staff development, and retention
- Ensuring effective management of water and wastewater operations in line with council guidelines
To read the full position description,please click here.
About You
You will need adegree in Civil Engineering(or similar) and extensive operational management experience in the water and wastewater industry, projects, and infrastructure.
Leadership skills are essential; we seek an exceptional individual who can master the intricacies of engineering and excel in managing people. Field experience is highly valued, with a special call for those who can balance technical expertise with outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Moreover, we're looking for:
- Proven leadership and the ability to mentor and manage diverse teams
- Strong technical background in water and wastewater
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and the capacity to drive change
- Flexibility and agility to adapt to evolving challenges and opportunities
As our ideal candidate, you're as comfortable in the field as you are in in the office, with a natural ability to connect with stakeholders at all levels and drive our team forward.
About the Benefits
Your expertise and commitment are rewarded with a competitive remuneration package, to benegotiated based on your skills, experience, and organisational fit.
The package also includes:
- Relocation assistanceto ease your transition to Cobar
- Heavily subsidised housing, offering support for your living arrangements
- Leaseback vehicle, ensuring mobility and efficiency
- A positive, inclusive, and dynamic work culture
- Professional development opportunities
Join us in a role where your contributions to the community in which you live are genuinely valued. If you're ready to make a significant impact with Cobar Shire Council,apply todayand start a rewarding journey with us.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo a national police check and a pre employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.
Cobar Shire Council welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have suitable working rights in Australia to apply for this position.