Water Resources Director
We are seeking an experienced Water Resources Director to provide strategic leadership across water supply, resource planning, watershed management, and regulatory compliance. This senior role will guide the development and implementation of long-term water resource strategies, ensuring reliable, resilient, and sustainable services for the communities and customers served. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, advise senior leadership and elected or appointed officials, and represent the organisation with regulators, government agencies, community groups, and external partners.
Key responsibilities include overseeing water resource planning, conservation, drought preparedness, demand management, groundwater and surface-water programmes, and related capital investments. You will evaluate supply and demand forecasts, assess climate and environmental risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure that operational plans align with applicable legislation, permits, policies, and industry standards. The role will also oversee budgets, contracts, consultants, technical studies, data analysis, and performance reporting, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, innovation, and long-term system resilience. You will foster collaboration across engineering, operations, finance, environmental services, legal, and community engagement functions.
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in water resources, environmental science, civil engineering, hydrology, public administration, or a related discipline; a postgraduate qualification or relevant professional registration is desirable. Significant senior-level experience in water resources management, utility planning, environmental regulation, or a comparable field is required, together with a strong understanding of water rights, permitting, conservation, watershed protection, infrastructure planning, and regulatory frameworks. You will bring excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, as well as proven experience leading teams, managing complex programmes, and making sound decisions in a changing environment. A commitment to public service, sustainability, inclusion, and transparent, evidence-based leadership is essential.
Water Resources Director
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