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 Senior Environmental Advisor, you will deliver environmental advice and support within an asset intensive industry. In collaboration with the Environmental Advisor and Senior Environmental Advisor you will partner with your key internal stakeholders to improve Seqwater’s environmental management capabilities. With general knowledge of environmental legislation and approvals frameworks you will interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure Seqwater’s interests and environmental management outcomes are achieved.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake regional compliance activities and scientific monitoring programs to meet relevant legislation, approvals, policies, standards, procedures and guidelines.
- Provide technical advice and problem-solving support into project planning, delivery, operations and maintenance processes.
- In conjunction with the Advisor, undertake investigations for site based operational and project related to environmental incidents.
- Contribute to site-based and project-related environmental audits and risk assessments in accordance with the externally certified environmental management system and ISO14001 international standard including the coordination of external parties and regulator audits.
- Contribute to and/or draft region-specific internal and external environmental reporting and incident management support in accordance with Seqwater’s compliance obligations as required.
- Assist in the identification of environmental challenges and risk, contributing to risk treatments and resolutions.
- Track environmental compliance against approvals, licenses, and other legislated obligations.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Essentials
- Tertiary qualifications in, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field.
- C Class Driver’s License.
- Alignment with Seqwater values.
Desirables
- Demonstrated understanding of relevant environmental legislation, policies and procedures and their application to operational and project activities.
- Knowledge of environmental licensing and approval requirements.
- Knowledge of environmental management as it relates to the planning and delivery of project related activities.
- Knowledge of the water industry including water and wastewater treatment processes, dam and land management practices and their related environmental impacts is highly desirable.
This position has a salary range of $87,431.08 - $107,844.10 (dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation.
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 16th February 2025
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
