The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Manager to oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our wastewater and recycled water treatment plants across the Hunter region.
In this pivotal role, you'll manage a team of skilled operators and engineers, drive continuous improvement across multiple sites, and partner directly with Hunter Water to deliver essential services to our community. If you're passionate about operational excellence, safety first culture, and sustainable infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

What's on offer

Manage all aspects of wastewater and recycled water treatment operationsDrive Continuous Improvement and OptimisationFantastic career development opportunities Make a Global Impact in Sustainable Water Solutions

What you'll be responsible for
Lead Operations: Manage the day to day operation of 19 wastewater and 2 recycled water treatment plants including biosolids reuse, ensuring strict adherence to environmental protection licences, operational parameters, and biosolids management guidelinesBuild High Performing Teams: Manage and develop supervisors, engineers, officers, and operators to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant plant operationsDrive Safety Culture: Champion our "Always Safe" values, manage WHS initiatives, conduct safety inspections, and lead toolbox meetings to maintain our strong safety recordManage Environmental Compliance: Maintain Environmental Protection Licences, respond to incidents, and ensure all operations meet stringent environmental standardsDeliver Financial Performance: Prepare and monitor budgets, approve expenditure proposals,



and achieve cost targets without compromising qualityCollaborate Across Teams: Work effectively with maintenance, projects, and sustainability teams to deliver shared Alliance objectivesRepresent the Alliance: Attend client meetings, manage stakeholder relationships, and promote the Alliance's reputation in the community

What you'll need to be successful
Relevant engineering or environmental Tertiary QualificationDemonstrated experience managing the operations of wastewater and recycled water treatment plantsStrong WHS and Environmental Systems knowledgeBudget and reporting experience with commercial acumen

Why Veolia?
We're a global leader in water solutions, and we look after our people. When you join Veolia, you get:

Paid parental leave (14 weeks primary carers)Hybrid + flexible working arrangementsProfessional development & LinkedIn LearningEmployee share planFree EAP counsellingFitness Passport, Bupa discount, novated leases
Real leadership. Real impact. Real community benefit.
You'll be part of a team that's actually making a difference – keeping water clean and secure for our community while protecting the environment.
Ready to Make an Impact? Apply today

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion
At Veolia we value diversity, equality and inclusion, we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from Maori and Pasifika, Veterans, people with disability, mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTI+ community and people from all cultural backgrounds.

📌 Wastewater Treatment Operations Manager (Newcastle)
🏢 Veolia Australia & New Zealand
📍 Newcastle