Kempsey Shire Council

Kempsey Shire Council is seeking an experienced Community Development Manager to lead our passionate team. In this leadership role, you’ll guide inclusive initiatives and build partnerships that deliver real outcomes for the Kempsey Shire. If you're committed to building community capacity and driving positive change, we’d love to hear from you. Enjoy a rewarding career on the beautiful Macleay Valley Coast. For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/dZ7BAPeT Applications close Wednesday 24 September 2025

Kempsey Shire Council is currently recruiting a dedicated Waste Compliance and Contracts Officer to join our team. In this key role, you’ll ensure our waste facilities and services operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with environmental and WHS regulations. You’ll also manage essential contracts across waste, recycling, construction and maintenance, driving quality and value throughout the shire. All while enjoying life on the stunning Macleay Valley Coast. For more details and to apply, visit https://brnw.ch/21wVfWD Applications close Wednesday 3 September 2025.

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Kempsey Shire Council is looking for a proactive, commercially minded leader to join our senior leadership team as Group Manager Commercial Business. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead Council’s Commercial Business functions including Commercial Assets, Economic Development and Tourism, Property and Facilities Services, delivering value in a financially sustainable way. You’ll collaborate across Council and with external partners to drive strategic outcomes, optimise asset performance and support economic growth throughout the shire. Enjoy a rewarding leadership career on the stunning Macleay Valley Coast. For more details and to apply, visit https://brnw.ch/21wVfMA Applications close Wednesday 17 September 2025

Kempsey Shire Council is seeking a dynamic and strategic Economic Development and Tourism Manager to champion initiatives that attract investment, empower local businesses and elevate the region as a premier destination for visitors. In this key role, you’ll lead the Economic Development and Tourism team, working collaboratively across Council and with key external stakeholders to develop and implement forward-thinking strategies that shape the region’s economic future. Enjoy a rewarding career on the beautiful Macleay Valley Coast. For more details and to apply, visit https://brnw.ch/21wUZkI Applications close Wednesday 3 September 2025

Kempsey Shire Council is currently recruiting a dedicated Waste Compliance and Contracts Officer to join our team. In this key role, you’ll ensure our waste facilities and services operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with environmental and WHS regulations. You’ll also manage essential contracts across waste, recycling, construction and maintenance, driving quality and value throughout the shire. All while enjoying life on the stunning Macleay Valley Coast. For more details and to apply, visit https://brnw.ch/21wUZeR Applications close Wednesday 3 September 2025.

💧 Next stop in our once-in-a-generation water infrastructure investment We are making significant progress on delivering our water and sewer program of works and the next project on the list is a new water treatment plant for Crescent Head. This project follows recently completed upgrades at Crescent Head wastewater treatment plant. The new Crescent Head water treatment plant will: ✅ improve the quality and security of drinking water for residents and visitors ✅ support population growth and tourism in one of the Mid North Coast’s most iconic destinations ✅ provide a modern, sustainable approach to water treatment This project is proudly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments in association with Kempsey Shire Council. This is one of three new water treatment plants in our program, with work already underway at Willawarrin and Steuart McIntyre Dam.

Want to play a key role in water and sewer network management in Kempsey? We’re recruiting a Technical Officer Network Operations Water and Sewer, to join our team. In this role, you’ll support the Network Manager to plan and coordinate renewals, maintenance, and operations and ensure our community’s essential services run smoothly. We’re looking for someone with: ✔️ Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline (or extensive experience in Water Operations/Engineering) ✔️ Asset management experience, including in asset and financial database maintenance ✔️ Skills in capital works programming, project and budget management ✔️ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, GIS and corporate software ✔️ Strong interpersonal and communication skills Based in Kempsey | Permanent full-time Sound like you? Apply here: ksc.pub/careers 📅 Applications close: COB Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Friday marked the beginning of construction on the new $53 million Steuart McIntyre Dam Water Treatment Plant— a project that will secure safer, more reliable drinking water for over 18,000 residents across Kempsey, Frederickton, Smithtown, Gladstone and surrounding communities. 💧 The project will: - Reduce risks to water safety, security and sustainability and improve drinking water supply. - Increase the reliability of drinking water when supply from Sherwood bores is restricted during drought. - Reduce operational and maintenance costs associated with water carting and provide a safer work environment. This project is proudly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments, with support from Kempsey Shire Council. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dbdFgMbm Eire Constructions LC Water

A major upgrade to Crescent Head’s only wastewater treatment plant has been successfully completed, reinforcing vital infrastructure for the local community. Supported by funding from the NSW Government in partnership with Council, the project replaced key components of the ageing wastewater treatment plant, delivering modern and durable infrastructure to meet current and future demands. The next water and sewer project on the to do list for Crescent Head is building a new water treatment plant. The planning phase of the project is almost complete and we will be able to share more information about the design and construction of the new plant soon. The project is part of Council’s broader Water and Sewer Program of Works, a once-in-a-generation investment in the shire’s essential service infrastructure. More information about the program is available at https://lnkd.in/gdDHT53K