About Seqwater

Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for 3.2 million people across Southeast Queensland.
Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.

About your opportunity

This position leads a team to ensure effective and efficient operation of Mt Crosby Water Treatment Plant, Seqwater’s largest WTP and associated water supply facilities. The key focus is to deliver reliable and safe treated water that meets internal and external customer expectations whilst optimising resource allocation, driving continuous improvement and ensuring business requirements are met

This role is responsible for:

• Supervise operators, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring clear communication and task delegation
• Manage daily operations including rostering, scheduling, and performance monitoring
• Provide operational input into asset maintenance and incident management
• Deliver expert advice on water treatment processes and drive continuous improvement
• Prepare performance reports and support financial and administrative functions
• Promote Seqwater’s values and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Provide training and development to build team capability and resilience

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Relevant Qualifications such as trade certificates, Water Industry Operations Certificate III
• Proven experience in water treatment operations and infrastructure
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise teams and optimise work schedules
• Competency in SCADA systems, laboratory testing, and reporting
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to participate in on-call rosters
• Experience with multiple treatment technologies and control systems (desirable)
• Senior First Aid and confined space entry capability (desirable)

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.

This position has a salary range of $134,391.01 - $154,526.04 (dependant on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation and is full-time, permanent.

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!

To apply:

Submit your resume via the Apply button.

Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Wednesday 24^th September 2025

For further information, please email enquiries to: recruitment@seqwater.com.au

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.