Manager, Public Water Utilities

Make a difference by applying your expertise as a modern regulator and a strategic thinker to shape licensing and compliance of NSW public water utilities for the benefit of the people of NSW Leadership role in a small, dynamic, and collaborative team within an independent agency Central Sydney location, with flexible working options About the role The Regulation and Compliance Division at IPART is looking for a manager to oversee a small team of dedicated technical and regulator specialists. This leadership role involves leading the compliance framework for public water utilities in NSW. You will lead periodic reviews of operating licences demonstrating your strategic thinking, problem solving and strong project management skills. You will identify trends and opportunities for regulatory and compliance improvements and work with IPART’s economic regulators to improve integration between economic and compliance regulation for water utilities in NSW. Reporting to the Director, Regulation and Compliance, the Manager, Public Water Utilities will also serve as a key advisor to both the Director and the Executive Director. The role will require you to lead negotiations and discussions with other regulatory agencies including DCCEEW and NSW Health and with counterparts at the public water utility businesses. About you We are seeking a candidate with significant experience in managing teams or workstreams in a regulatory setting. Expertise and/or knowledge of providing water and sewage services is essential. The ideal candidate will have the ability to understand and distil complex, technical issues into key insights and present clear, concise briefs with strategic recommendations. Strong project management skills are crucial to effectively handle multiple priorities and unexpected challenges. A genuine interest in staying informed about industry developments, as well as relevant government policies and legislation, will be highly beneficial in this role. The salary range for this role is $168,273 to $181,215 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading. An increase to this salary is scheduled from 1 July 2026, in line with C2024-07 Crown Employees (Public Sector- Salaries 2024) Award . You can read the role description here . If you have any access issues due to firewall settings, please try to access the role description from another device on a different network. About us The Independent Pricing Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) makes the people of NSW better off through its independent decisions and advice. We help people get safe and reliable services at a fair price. IPART undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues. Our organisational values are: Integrity and courage – we are willing to make the difficult decisions Curiosity and openness – we seek out and develop new ideas that will improve our work Respect and inclusion – we bring together diverse experiences and skills to generate better solutions Making a difference – we pursue better outcomes for the people of NSW If your values align with ours, we want to talk to you! For more information about working at IPART visit www.ipart.nsw.gov.au Applying for the role Applications should include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the requirements detailed in the Role Description and a resume (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. Applications close Friday 26 June 2026 at 10.00am. Late applications will not be accepted. For further information about the role please contact Christine Allen, [email protected] . Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion Flexibility IPART is proud to be an EEO Employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people/s; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+; people with a lived experience of mental health; veterans, and people of mature age. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team via [email protected] or 02 9372 9178. Additional information This recruitment process will include pre-employment screening. To apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. This recruitment activity may result in the creation of a talent pool to fill other ongoing and temporary vacancies for similar roles within IPART. Placement in the talent pool remains valid for 18 months. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.