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.
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
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contract Administrator to join our Commercial and Contract Management Team within the Infrastructure Planning and Capital Delivery Group (IPCD).
In this role, you will support the successful performance and delivery of Seqwater’s capital works and professional services contracts. You’ll partner closely with contract managers, project teams, external stakeholders, and contractors to ensure compliance, effective administration, and continuous improvement across contract processes.
Your contribution will help strengthen the commercial capability of the business and ensure that key infrastructure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver contract administration and technical support for the IPCD Group, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and implement robust systems and processes to support efficient contract administration and contractor performance management.
- Provide expert advice to contract managers and administrators on contract requirements and best‑practice processes.
- Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with Seqwater’s Records Management Policy.
- Analyse contract performance and prepare reports highlighting expenditure, KPIs and compliance.
- Conduct regular assessments and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Finance, and Procurement to ensure alignment of contract obligations and project delivery.
- Identify training needs and deliver targeted capability‑building sessions for stakeholders.
- Comply with Seqwater’s safety, environmental and quality management standards and procedures.
- Undertake other duties as required and uphold Seqwater’s Code of Conduct at all times.
About you:
Essential
- Demonstrated experience in contract administration, contractor performance management and financial oversight of professional services and capital works contracts.
Desirable
- Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Law or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Capabilities
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Proven ability to analyse data, solve problems and identify improvement opportunities.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Sound understanding of probity, confidentiality and conflict‑of‑interest management.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a complex business environment.
- Demonstrated alignment with Seqwater’s values of integrity, respect, care and courage.
This position will be offered as a full time role with an attractive salary.
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!
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 15th February 2026
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
