Bega Valley Shire Council

Assets and Strategy Superintendent – Water and Sewer

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

• Rostered days off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a strategic and collaborative leader to oversee water supply and sewer assets, drive business development initiatives, develop strategic business plans and financial models, and coordinate resources to deliver maintenance programs and capital works outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Management of water supply and sewer assets.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and practical experience in long-term financial planning and the development of financial models.
• Lead staff to achieve asset management and strategic business plan objectives.

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About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a Degree-level qualification in engineering, science or relevant related discipline, and has advanced knowledge of the NSW Government Regulatory environment associated with water supply and sewerage.

You will have the following skills and experience;

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and practical experience in long-term financial planning and the development of financial models.
• High-level demonstrated leadership and management of mid-sized teams of people and contract staff.
• Sound understanding of contract management and project management principals.
• Well-developed skills in the interpretation of engineering plans, specifications and quality systems.

Benefits

This is a fixed term, full time position working 35 hours per week for a period of twelve (12) months.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $157,248.88 gross per annum, comprising of:

• $2,618.20 per week base salary
• $314.18 per week superannuation (calculated at 12%)
• $91.64 per week Civil Liability Allowance (calculated at 3.5% of base salary)

Additional benefits for this position include:

• Leaseback vehicle
• Rostered day off scheme nine day fortnight
• AnnualAwardsalary increases and performance reviews
• Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Steve Marshall - Manager | Water and Sewer on 0429 155 916 or 02 6499 2266.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 16 July 2026.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.