Central Tablelands Water

Senior Manager – Water

We’re hiring a Senior Water Leader!

Central Tablelands Water (CTW) is seeking a purpose‑driven leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as an Executive Manager Operations & Technical Services (EMOTS).

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role with genuine breadth, autonomy, and influence — the kind of executive position where your decisions shape the organisation, the community, and the future of water services across the region.

Why this role stands out

Larger utilities offer scale — but roles can become narrow, siloed, and slow to move. At CTW, we are nimble, team orientated and provide an abundance of opportunity for you to have:

• A broader remit spanning operations, technical services, asset management, compliance, and long‑term planning.
• Direct influence at the executive table, shaping whole‑of‑organisation strategy.
• Faster impact, with the ability to make decisions and see results without layers of bureaucracy.
• A legacy you can point to, in an organisation where your leadership genuinely matters.

For the right leader, this is a career‑defining opportunity — not because of size, but because of opportunity.

The Role

The EMOTS leads all operational and technical functions, ensuring safe, sustainable, and reliable water services for more than 15,000 people. You will:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams and build organisational capability.
• Drive operational excellence and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee asset management, capital works, and infrastructure planning.
• Strengthen systems, data, and performance frameworks.
• Contribute to strategic direction as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated leader who thrives in environments where you can influence, innovate, and deliver. You bring strong people leadership, sound judgement, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational oversight. Water sector or related Local Government experience will be highly regarded.

You may currently be in a larger organisation looking for more responsibility, more autonomy, and a clearer line of sight to impact — or you may be a regional leader ready for your next executive step.

If you’re a strategic, people‑focused leader ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

What we offer:

• Salary: $142,254–$167,115 (including superannuation)
• Market allowance negotiable for the right candidate
• Leaseback vehicle
• 9‑day fortnight
• Professional Development
• Transfer leave entitlements from current Council (according to Award)
• Executive‑level influence in a role with genuine breadth and purpose.

Applications

Download the Information Pack, including the Position Description and application details, from our website at Employment | Central Tablelands Water.

Applications close 5.00pm, Wednesday 3 June 2026.