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
As the Senior Supply Modelling Strategist, you will play a key role in shaping Seqwater’s long-term water security future. Leading the strategic direction of water supply modelling, you will establish frameworks and standards, influence major planning and investment decisions, and provide expert advice to senior leaders and government stakeholders. Through robust analysis and evidence-based insights, you will help ensure critical decisions are informed, credible and future-focused.
Key responsibilities:
- Act as Seqwater’s principal technical authority for water supply modelling, setting enterprise-wide modelling strategy, standards and frameworks.
- Provide expert advice to executives, government and key stakeholders on water security risks, system performance and infrastructure investment decisions.
- Lead modelling governance and assurance, including model validation, change control and quality standards to support critical decision-making.
- Drive the evolution of modelling approaches and scenario planning, ensuring Seqwater remains prepared for future challenges such as climate variability and demand uncertainty.
- Represent Seqwater as a senior technical expert across government, regulatory and industry forums, influencing water security policy, planning approaches and modelling standards.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Tertiary qualification in Science, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
- Extensive experience in stochastic and/or hydro-economic modelling within complex infrastructure, water, or resource systems.
- Proven track record leading complex modelling programs that inform major infrastructure, policy, or investment decisions.
- Experience providing strategic advice to executives, government and senior stakeholders on high-impact issues.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, practical insights.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capability, building relationships across government, industry and internal teams to drive outcomes.
This role will be offered on a full-time permanent basis, with a competitive salary, 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!
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 August 2026
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
