Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and adaptable work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.
Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.
We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.
We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.
So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.
Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.
What you need to know...
- permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
- the package: $174,510 to $208,106 plus superannuation per annum
- location: Grafton, NSW
- 5 weeks annual leave
- access to leaseback vehicle
- assistance with relocation expenses
- access to fitness passport
Primary purpose of the role
We are looking for a Manager Water Cycle to join our council team. Reporting to the Director Works & Civil, you will lead and direct safe, efficient and customer-focused delivery of Council’s water cycle services, including water supply, sewerage and floodplain management. Oversees day to-day operations, planned and reactive maintenance, and the on time and on budget delivery of capital works.
The Manager Water Cycle sets performance measures and reporting, embeds quality assurance and risk management, and provides clear strategic advice as part of a multidisciplinary leadership team to deliver measurable value for the community.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent Tertiary Qualifications; or equivalent relevant industry experience
- Current driver’s licence
- Demonstrated experience in water and/or wastewater operations
- Demonstrated broad management experience or senior management experience
- Demonstrated experience in policy development and strategic planning
- Demonstrated experience in financial management of engineering activities
How to apply
All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
Your application should be no more than six pages and include the following:
- A cover letter (up to three pages) addressing the following:
- focus capability for this position with demonstrates examples of how you meet these capabilities at the advanced level and.
- how you meet the essential criteria.
- response to two targeted questions below.
- A resume (up to three pages).
Targeted questions
- Using an example, describe how you have achieved strategic outcomes by working collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- What methods have you used to ensure that changes were implemented in your work area? Please give a recent example.
Got questions?
Jamie Fleeting
Director Works and Civil
Email: jamie.fleeting@clarence.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 0448 316 362
Closing date
Tuesday 21 October 2025, at 11:30pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT).
📌 Manager Water Cycle
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