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.
We will 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
Reporting to our Senior Environmental Advisor, you will deliver best practice environmental advice and support within an asset intensive industry. You will work autonomously and partner with key internal stakeholders to improve Seqwater’s environmental management capabilities. You will interact with local, state and commonwealth regulators and relevant external stakeholders to ensure Seqwater’s interests and environmental management outcomes are achieved. You will partner with operational and project staff in relation to environmental matters to drive a culture of ownership, management, and improvement of environmental values for a sustainable future.
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinate and deliver both regional compliance, environmental incident management, reporting activities alongside complex scientific monitoring programs and consultancy support to meet relevant legislation, approvals (such as environmental authority, EPBC approvals and Coordinator General reports), policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
- Provide sound technical advice and complex problem-solving support into project planning, delivery, operations, and maintenance processes.
- Undertake environmental investigations, audits and risk assessments, in accordance with policies, standards, procedures and guidelines, for site based operational and project related activities, including leading audits and interfacing and coordinating with relevant Local, State and Commonwealth regulators and other external stakeholders (e.g. community and environmental groups).
- Contribute to the development of organisational guidelines and procedures to address environmental challenges and risk.
- Track environmental compliance against approvals, licenses, and other legislated obligations, including the collection, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data to track performance indicators and identify areas for improvement. Provide regular reports and presentations summarising metrics, accomplishments, and challenges for management review.
- Build and maintain productive and effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders such as local, state and commonwealth regulators, peak bodies, and other governmental agencies.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Essentials
- Tertiary qualifications in, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Sound experience translating environmental legislation, policies and procedures and their application to operational and project activities.
- Experience in environmental management of project related activities and risks, including the development of project environmental management plans and addressing project-related environmental issues.
- Unrestricted “Class C” Driver’s Licence
- Experience in engaging and negotiating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in the use of incident, action and risk management software packages.
Desirables
- Experience in managing environmental incidents (e.g. Lead ICAM Investigator).
- Experience in undertaking site and project based environmental audits with EMS lead auditor qualifications.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessing.
- Qualification or experience in change management.
This position has a salary range of $111,926.71 - $124,174.54 (dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation.
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.
