Work Type: Full Time | 3-Year Maximum Term Contract

Classification: Contract Position

Remuneration: $160,000 per annum + Superannuation + Motor Vehicle + Professional Association Membership reimbursement

Location: Biloela, Queensland

Work Type: Full Time | 3-Year Maximum Term Contract

Classification: Contract Position

Remuneration: $160,000 per annum + Superannuation + Motor Vehicle + Professional Association Membership reimbursement

About the Role

The Manager Water Services is Council’s senior water and sewerage engineering authority. In this full-time contract position (maximum term of 3 years), you will provide strategic leadership and professional engineering oversight for water and sewerage operations, supporting governance, safety and customer outcomes. You will be accountable for regulatory compliance, water quality risk management, asset stewardship and capital program delivery, while ensuring operational excellence and the development of a capable, high-performing workforce. Reporting to the Director Council Services and leading a team of approximately seven staff, you will shape service performance, strengthen assurance practices, and provide clear technical leadership to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead a broad portfolio spanning regulated service delivery, engineering oversight, risk management, long‑term planning and workforce leadership.

Water & Sewerage Strategic Leadership

- Lead strategic planning and delivery of safe, reliable and financially sustainable water supply and sewerage services aligned to Council plans, asset management strategy and long‑term financial planning.




- Drive continuous improvement and innovation to enhance service value, safety, resilience and customer experience.

Regulatory Compliance, Public Health and Environmental Outcomes

- Ensure compliance with the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act, Drinking Water Quality Management Plan (DWQMP), Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG), ERA 63 licensing, recycled water obligations and relevant environmental authorities.
- Oversee incident management, statutory notifications, investigations and regulatory reporting.
- Maintain assurance systems, internal controls and audit readiness for all regulated activities.

Water Quality, Risk and Operational Resilience

- Own the water quality risk framework, including hazard identification, risk registers, monitoring programs and improvement plans.
- Ensure treatment processes and network operations protect public and environmental health.
- Lead risk assessments, root‑cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Strengthen operational resilience, including process safety, cyber safety and SCADA/telemetry integrity.

Asset Management and Infrastructure Planning

- Lead strategic asset management for water and sewerage networks, treatment plants and supporting infrastructure.
- Ensure accurate asset data, condition assessments, renewal planning and long‑term capital forecasting.




- Oversee inflow/infiltration reduction, demand/pressure management, biosolids and reuse programs.
- Make asset decisions that optimise whole‑of‑life value and long‑term sustainability.

Capital Program Development and Delivery

- Develop and deliver a multi‑year capital program including business cases, funding submissions, design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
- Ensure engineering designs meet WSAA Codes, industry standards and Council specifications.
- Oversee contract management, project governance, contractor performance and commissioning quality.
- Ensure capital delivery aligns with Council financial, risk and procurement frameworks.

Operational Excellence

- Ensure safe, effective and compliant operation of treatment plants, networks, SCADA and telemetry systems.
- Maintain SOPs, maintenance programs, operational readiness and emergency response capability.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation and operational resilience.
- Monitor and improve service performance, including CSS KPIs, interruptions, complaints and response times.

People Leadership, Capability and Culture

- Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team to strengthen capability, engagement and accountability.
- Reinforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS obligations.
- Provide clear technical guidance and professional development pathways, including RPEQ supervision.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, training and performance management.

Financial Management and Governance

- Prepare and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets, ensuring financial stewa

📌 Manager Water Services (Brisbane)
🏢 Banana Shire Council
📍 Brisbane