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.
About Your Opportunity
Reporting to our Programs & Systems Business Partner, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring the effectiveness of Seqwater’s health, safety and wellbeing (HSW) risk management systems and controls at an enterprise level to reduce HSW risk exposure. This includes developing programs to build capability in the application of Seqwater systems and risk management processes, managing and maturing Seqwater’s Fatality Risk Management Program, leading and conducting risk assessments and assurance activities, analysing Seqwater’s HSW control effectiveness to identify areas for improvement, and leading the development and implementation of programs to address these areas of improvement.
Key responsibilities:
- Facilitate risk assessments to identify controls required to mitigate the risks, then lead activities to regularly assess control effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Monitor the effectiveness of Seqwater’s Fatality Risk Management Program, identifying and delivering activities, initiatives and programs to improve critical control effectiveness and improve the programs maturity.
- Develop and implement procedures and supporting tools that meet business requirements and comply with relevant legislation and codes of practice.
- Conduct inspections, assurance activities and analysis of Health, Safety & Wellbeing systems and risk management performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage the implementation of initiatives and projects to support Seqwater achieve continuous improvement in health, safety and wellbeing systems and risk management.
- Research industry trends, performance and initiatives to identify opportunities to improve Seqwater’s system and risk management performance.
- Develop and deliver training, coaching and mentoring programs on Health, Safety and Wellbeing systems and the management of risks.
- Provide support and expert advice on the application of Seqwater's Work Health and Safety policies and procedures, legislation, and codes of practice as appropriate.
About you
We are seeking candidates with a strong background in corporate WHS risk management, along with a comprehensive understanding of WHS systems and legal obligations. The ideal applicants will have experience using online risk management software, developing and reviewing WHS procedures, managing projects, facilitating effective consultation at all workforce levels, and demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Formal qualification in Work, Health and Safety or related area or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an equivalent role and industry.
- Unrestricted driver's licence.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, codes of practice and Australian Standards.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating and conducting corporate WHS risk assessments.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects to achieve agreed benefits.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing health, safety and wellbeing procedures.
- Alignment with Seqwater values.
- Lead Auditor in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (desirable).
This position has a salary range of $118,579.95 - $129,013.30 (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, Monday 20th January 2025
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
