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Darren Cleary

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Director at Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)
📍 Australia

Darren Cleary is the Managing Director of Sydney Water, bringing extensive experience from his previous leadership at Hunter Water. An accomplished water professional with a Masters in Engineering Management, he has a strong background in strategic planning, infrastructure delivery, and asset management, notably overseeing the development of the Belmont Desalination Plant.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Australia
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Priorities

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Water Security
He led major initiatives to strengthen the Hunter Region's water security, including the development of the Lower Hunter Water Security Plan.
Infrastructure Delivery
Oversaw a $1 billion capital program and the construction of the Belmont Desalination Plant, the region's first new water source in 30 years.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Director
Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)
11-2025
Managing Director
Sydney Water
4-2020 - 10-2025
Managing Director
Hunter Water
12-2019 - 11-2021
Director
Committee for the Hunter
7-2019 - 7-2025
Advisory Board Member
Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER)
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A statement from Darren Cleary. Featured in Hunter Water
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Education
Company Directors Course
Australian Institute of Company Directors
1998 - 2000
Masters of Engineering Management
University of Technology Sydney
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