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.
Join us as we embark on a multi-year program to improve operational reliability and build operational excellence in the services we deliver.
About Your Opportunity
As part of our Recreation & Catchment Operations team based at Wivenhoe Dam, you’ll take on the vital role of maintaining and enhancing Seqwater’s natural assets. Reporting to the Senior Field Ranger, you'll manage a variety of natural resources across our catchments and recreational facilities, ensuring these areas are safe, accessible, and suitable for public use.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead a range of operational tasks across the region, from grounds maintenance and landscaping to tree planting and fencing, ensuring our sites are maintained to the highest standards.
- Respond promptly to wildfire events and contribute to the delivery of the prescribed burns program within the region.
- Collaborate closely with the Fire Management team on planning and implementing fire management and prevention activities.
- Conduct regular patrols on Seqwater land and water to ensure compliance with Seqwater policies, taking necessary actions when needed.
- Work hand-in-hand with the Senior Field Ranger to develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly work plans for efficient service delivery.
Hours and Locations
This role is part of a dynamic team working on a rotating roster at our Wivenhoe Dam location, which includes weekends, public holidays, and some on-call duties (with applicable shift allowances).
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- C Class Driver’s Licence for manual vehicle
- A Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management (minimum), or a Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management, Natural Resource Management, Horticulture (or a related field), or equivalent experience.
- Experience in operating and maintaining a variety of machinery, including tractors, skid steers, and small plant and equipment (desirable)
- Desirable qualifications: Fire Fighting Level 1 and Chainsaw Level 1 and 2 Certificates.
This position has a salary starting at $72,073.90 plus 12.75% superannuation and is a full time, permanent position.
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 8thJanuary 2025
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
