Acting Waste and Wastewater Manager

Looking for a leadership role that matters – and a lifestyle that inspires?

Norfolk Island Regional Council is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to step into the Acting Waste and Wastewater Manager role for 12 months. Based in one of the most unique and beautiful island communities, you’ll oversee the delivery of essential services that protect the environment, support public health, and serve a tight-knit population.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of waste and wastewater services
• Manage contractor performance and major asset maintenance
• Lead service planning and infrastructure improvements
• Support projects, budgeting, reporting and long-term sustainability planning
• Promote innovation, safety, and environmental responsibility

About You

You’re a confident service manager with experience in infrastructure, environment, or utility operations. You bring:

• Proven leadership and operational management skills
• Experience in waste or wastewater services (preferably both)
• Sound understanding of regulatory frameworks and WHS
• Strong communication, problem-solving and team-building capability

Why Work with Us?

You’ll enjoy:

• A meaningful leadership role with immediate impact
• A supportive senior team and welcoming island lifestyle
• The opportunity to contribute to sustainable essential services in a unique location

How to Apply

Submit your application and current resume, with two referees via jobs@nirc.gov.nf .

For any enquiries, contact Human Resources team via the same email.

This is a fixed term acting role (12 months) with potential for extension, based on Norfolk Island. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Appointments will be made on merit in compliance with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).

Location: Norfolk Island

Salary: $150,000 + 12% Superannuation

Contract Term: Full-time, 12 months (with potential extension)

Closing date: Sunday, 1 February 2026