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
Reporting to our Principal HSW Infrastructure, you will play a crucial role in supporting Seqwater Capital Delivery and DTI Project Teams to safely plan and execute capital projects. You will partner with key project stakeholders, leaders, and their teams across Seqwater, to develop a consistent and positive organisational HSW culture and support the implementation of Seqwater strategic initiatives. As a member of the HSW team, you will champion continuous improvement, innovation, and technology. Aligning with the broader HSW team, you will help ensure a consistent approach to supporting key stakeholders
in: improving safety and organizational culture, influencing processes, systems, and planning, effectively managing HSW risks associated with the Infrastructure Program, addressing a wide range of complex current and future HSW priorities and challenges, and preparing and delivering relevant HSW training through face-to-face sessions, team meetings, and other communication methods.
Key responsibilities:
- Partner, coach, and influence key stakeholders to identify requirements and effectively implement and maintain Seqwater’s safety management system ensuring consistency with Seqwater’s HSW risk profile.
- Develop, implement, and review Work Health and Safety policies, procedures, management plans, guidelines, standard operating procedures, and safe work method statements across all areas, including Health and Wellbeing.
- Act as the first point of contact to provide advice and safety information, and to support managers to actively promote a safe workplace culture and address specific issues.
- Assist in the development and lead the implementation of HSW and Enterprise programs, activities and provide support at either the group or team level, to achieve a result aligned with the HSW Strategy.
- Influence and lead proactive HSW risk management by providing HSW expertise, knowledge and learning from internal communications such as safety alerts, newsletters and lessons learnt.
- Coach Operational Lead Investigators in incident investigations and make recommendations in relation to corrective and preventative action that will mitigate future events.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
Essentials
- Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Unrestricted driver’s license
- Experience in similar roles in the construction industry and working with contractors
- Experience in conducting incident investigations and identification of corrective and preventative actions
- Experience in facilitation and conducting risk assessments
Desirables
- Certificate IV Training and Assessment
- Formal training in Incident Investigation (e.g., ICAM, TapRoot or similar)
- Lead Auditor qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- Safety in Design experience
- Experience in HAZOP/CHAZOP
- Experience using Power BI
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, Wednesday 16th April 2025
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
