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About Seqwater
Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.
As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie .
As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.
Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.
If you want to be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of water management, now is the time to join Seqwater.
You’ll be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.
About Your Opportunity
As Project Director – Water Security, you will lead and direct a significant portfolio of multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects, implementing appropriate project management frameworks, tools, and protocols to improve the consistency and effectiveness. You will apply your proven leadership skills, implementing project management systems to monitor and control the effective delivery of critical water infrastructure projects within time, scope and budget, The role requires high level stakeholder management and will ensure that all safety, compliance and quality assurance requirements are met.
This role will initially lead our Advanced Water Treatment plant Project at Wyaralong.
Key responsibilities:
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Lead the management, coordination and delivery of high value and complex Dam Improvement Projects in accordance with frameworks, industry best practice and statutory requirements to fully deliver significant projects safely and within scope and budget.
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Oversee capital planning and construction activities to ensure that all phases of the dam improvement projects are completed within specifications and with minimal disruption to normal business activity.
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Delivering high quality Project Management, Contract Administration and related services from project inception through to project completion.
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Identify and define the major strategic issues for the organisation and integrate diverse stakeholder interests with the Government’s broader agenda to inform the development and prioritisation of project initiatives and to proactively understand and mitigate risks.
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Develop and oversee project planning schedules including identification and management of risks, issues and constraints and establishment of contingency plans.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Project Management or Economics or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Substantial experience in planning and delivering major projects, leading specialist teams and contractors for large water infrastructure and earthwork projects.
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Substantial management knowledge and experience, including in operational planning processes and the coordination, preparation and administration of budgets.
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Substantial industry and regulatory experience in understanding, interpreting and applying the principles of quality management to asset planning and delivery.
This position will be offered as an individual TFR package with an attractive salary and is a permanent full time role.
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.
For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/
If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Work For Us?
At Seqwater we care.
We offer competitive pay and job security while prioritising the health and wellbeing of our employees through initiatives such as immunisation programs and skin checks. Our flexible hybrid working options help you balance your career with your personal life.
You’ll benefit from discounted memberships, ongoing professional development opportunities, and generous leave options, including the ability to purchase additional leave.
At Seqwater, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity, ensuring everyone feels included, respected, and treated fairly.
To apply
Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.
Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Sunday 9th March 2025
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.