Rous is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Product Owner to manage and prioritise a transparent transformation product backlog that will define a range of process improvement and system optimisation and implementation initiatives

About Rous

Our new site will bring together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
Work/life balance
70/76 hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
Remuneration from $111,628 p.a. - $130,577 p.a. Plus statutory superannuation currently 11.5%
Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
Structured training and development tailored to your interests
Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Your value proposition to us:

Demonstrated experience in Agile / Scrum methodology with experience managing a product backlog
Demonstrated skills and experience in Business Analysis to identify problems and opportunities including knowledge of related industry frameworks, modelling notations, analysis methods and project methodologies
Experience with business process management tools and techniques
Demonstrated experience working with multi-disciplinary teams at all levels of an organisation to effect change and deliver outcomes and working with technology vendors
Advanced verbal and written communication skills with high-level attention to detail and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders to facilitate business improvements
Proven ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

Lead and coordinate the planning and delivery of digital initiatives, including gathering business requirements, designing processes, working with vendors to deliver new or optimised systems and delivering associated change management activities
Utilise best practice tools and methodologies such as Scrum, Lean and BPMN and embed agile practices across the program and educate Council on Agile
Respectfully challenge the status quo and working to future proof council through embedding a process orientated continuous improvement culture
Act as product/backlog owner, working with the business to prioritise initiatives that maximise value.
Work with senior stakeholders to develop and evolve Council’s transformation vision and priorities and transform them into an executable backlog. Including, identifying product and resourcing gaps and solutions to solve for those gaps.

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

Note: Location subject to change as Council prepares to relocate, by 2026, some work sites to new premises at Gallans Rd, Ballina NSW 2478.

For any queries, please reach out to [email protected]

Applications close 11:59pm on the 1st April 2026.

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Job Snapshot

Employer: Rous County Council
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Location: Ballina, NSW
Region: Rural/Other
Date Posted: 12/03/2026
Closing Date: 1/04/2026
Position #: PO