Job Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage.

• Ongoing full-time (35 hours per week)
• Office location - regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $149,739 to $173,174 + super

Lead Regulatory Oversight for Essential Water Services

Do you have strong leadership experience and technical expertise in water and wastewater systems?

DCCEEW is seeking an experienced Manager Inspections to lead regulatory inspections and monitoring of Local Water Utilities (LWUs) across regional NSW. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, reliable and sustainable water and sewerage services that support communities, industry and the environment.

About the Role

In this role, you will lead a specialist team and provide strategic, operational and technical oversight of inspection programs. You will:

• Lead a team of inspectors undertaking regulatory functions under the Local Government Act, including inspections of water and sewage treatment works
• Oversee escalation processes to ensure councils address safety, maintenance and operational risks
• Provide expert advice to support capital works planning and infrastructure improvements
• Manage risk-based inspection programs, ensuring high-quality reporting and recommendations
• Oversee monitoring of services under the Aboriginal Communities Water and Sewerage Program (ACWSP)
• Use data, including performance reporting and digital tools, to develop action plans and improve outcomes
• Contribute to drought monitoring and risk advice to government
• Support funding programs by providing technical input to infrastructure project assessments

Key Challenges

• Navigating complex legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks
• Managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including councils and government agencies
• Balancing competing priorities in a dynamic and sometimes politically sensitive environment
• Keeping across emerging industry developments and identifying best-value solutions

About You

You are an experienced leader with strong technical and regulatory expertise. You will bring:

• Proven experience managing teams and delivering inspection, compliance or regulatory programs
• Strong knowledge of water and sewerage systems, infrastructure and operations
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic advice and influence stakeholders
• Highly developed communication skills and the ability to manage complex issues and negotiations
• Strong analytical capability, including the use of data and performance insights
• A commitment to integrity, accountability and public sector values
• The ability to lead, coach and develop staff to achieve high performance outcomes

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Inspections

Who We Are

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.

To Apply

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.

Applications close Thursday 16th July 2026 at 11:55PM.

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.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

• Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
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• 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 Ty Brennock on 0409 231 515 (please mention reference number XXXX).

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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