Senior Manager – Water Industry

Are you a leader who brings out the best in others?

At Central Tablelands Water, we’re not just filling a role – we are shaping the future. This is your opportunity to collaborate, lead, innovate, and leave a legacy as you step into the Executive Manager Operations & Technical Services (EMOTS) role.

We’re looking for a bold, strategic, and people-focused leader to join our Executive Management Team. This role is at the very heart of our transformation – driving operational excellence, technical innovation, and building a high-performing culture.

• Lead with Purpose – guide and inspire a team to deliver safe, sustainable, and reliable water services to over 15,000 people.
• Shape the Future – set the operational and technical direction, from water quality and compliance to asset renewal and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Empower People – foster collaboration, capability, and accountability across teams, creating an environment where people can do their best work.
• Drive Performance – build systems, harness data, and embed best practice to deliver projects and services safely, on time, and on budget.
• Think Big, Act Bold – bring your vision, innovation, and leadership to create lasting impact for the community, organisation, and industry.

This is more than a job – it’s your chance to lead change, shape strategy, and inspire people in one of the most vital industries of our time.

The future of water starts with leaders like you.

Click here to download the Information Pack, including the Position Description.

A cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria, and resume should be emailed to [email protected] by 5.00pm on 25 January 2026.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Applicants with disability are encouraged to reach out so we can provide support throughout the recruitment process, ensuring they can demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the role requirements.