Welcome to the Water Directorate

All 89 councils and local water utilities that deliver water and wastewater services across regional and rural NSW are members of the Water Directorate

Our Vision

The Water Directorate was established in 1999 as a technical resource for member councils. We provide:

  • an independent source of advice to councils on water and sewerage operations
  • direction on technical issues
  • networking opportunities for water and sewerage engineers to share knowledge and improve communication within the industry

 

Video: Griffith City Council shows how Water Directorate O&M manuals are used


Careers at Council features information and stories about the diversity of careers in local government and connects candidates to jobs in councils.  Most regional councils in NSW provide water and sewerage services for their communities and have a range of employment opportunities to explore. 
Read about the variety of roles in local government or search for jobs via the Jobs Page or Interactive Map.

New resources to promote careers in water

Free resources including short videos and fact sheets are now available from DPE, outlining the benefits of a career in the NSW water industry. You can download a careers flyer for high schools and a digital kit designed to help LWUs attract workers, plus other useful information.

Members Area

Download publications for free and access technical library.

Bookshop

More than 40 technical publications for sale.

Discussion Forum

Share problems and solutions with water industry peers.

Upcoming Events

15 Sep

NSW Water Directorate Annual Water Forum

More information

Latest News

November 2023 e-news

29 Nov 2023

October 2023 e-newsletter

09 Oct 2023

September 2023 e-newsletter

05 Sep 2023

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