Regional Manager (Water Operations)

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for water infrastructure, stakeholder engagement and delivering public value?

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking a highly capable Regional Manager to lead the advisory and support functions for Local Water Utilities across regional NSW. In this pivotal role, you will help ensure communities have access to safe, secure, affordable and sustainable water and sewerage services while contributing to the long-term resilience of regional water infrastructure.

Working within Water Operations, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, provide strategic and technical advice, oversee drought monitoring activities, support significant government funding programs, and represent the department on regional and inter-agency forums.

Responsibilities will be split geographically, with one Regional Manager overseeing the north of the state and the other overseeing the south

As Regional Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a specialist team supporting regional water and sewerage outcomes.
• Build strong partnerships with Local Water Utilities, government agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Provide strategic and technical advice on infrastructure planning, capital works and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee drought monitoring for regional town water supplies and contribute to government advice on risks and response strategies.
• Support the delivery and technical review of government-funded water infrastructure projects.
• Represent DCCEEW in regional, state and industry forums to influence best-practice outcomes for water service delivery across NSW.

You are a collaborative and strategic leader with demonstrated experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating technical, operational and policy challenges.

You will bring:

• Strong leadership experience, including the ability to coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience working with water, infrastructure, utilities, engineering, environmental management or related sectors.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Sound project management capabilities and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide advice on complex or sensitive issues.
• A commitment to public sector values, integrity and customer-focused service delivery.

For more information read the full Role Description: Regional Manager

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Jane Shepherd via jane.shepherd@dcceew.nsw.gov.au.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsws.gov.au or contacting Amanda Tantzaris on 02 82751128 (please mention reference number 550890).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

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Advertised: 09 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 23 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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