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Manager - Water Operations & Maintenance Location: Shoalhaven Water Operations Depot, Flinders Road South, Nowra, New South Wales Employment: Permanent, FullTime, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with optional flexitime. Salary: $169,975.72 $214,321.53 gross per annum plus 12% superannuation; salary range depends on skills and experience. Applications close: Sunday 16 November 2025. About the Role Join the Shoalhaven Water team as Manager of Water Operations & Maintenance. Lead the delivery of essential water and wastewater services to the community, overseeing maintenance, operations and minor construction across facilities. Main responsibilities include: Leading daytoday operations of the Water Operations & Maintenance department across the region. Providing strategic and financial oversight, including budget development, expenditure control and reporting in line with council planning. Liaising with other division managers and participating in the management team to ensure effective business operations. Ensuring compliance with WHS, environmental and legislative standards. Driving innovation, continuous improvement and strategic planning. Representing the council in public forums and contributing to longterm financial planning. Managing significant outofhours response for emergencies (floods, fires, storms). Qualifications & Experience Degree in Engineering or equivalent, or extensive relevant experience. Extensive experience managing water and sewer operations and maintenance functions. Demonstrated leadership supporting people and teams across organisational boundaries. Class C drivers licence. Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or workright to Australia. Other Requirements Availability for oncall and reasonable overtime. National Criminal History Check (paid by Council). Ability to influence strategic outcomes through decisionmaking, financial stewardship and operational excellence. How to Apply Submit application via the council website, attaching your resume and answering the essential criteria questions. Benefits Generous leave entitlements and longservice leave after 5 years. Optional flexitime for indoor staff and 9day fortnight for outdoor staff. Flexible and remote working arrangements. Novated lease arrangements available. Professional development and training opportunities. Corporate wellbeing programmes (Fitness Passport, EAP, discounted insurance). EEO Statement We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disability, culturally diverse individuals and LGBTQIA+ community members. We are committed to equitable recruitment processes and providing reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr