Executive Officer
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Job no: 499265
Work type: Permanent
Location: Brisbane
Categories: Administration Officer/ Data Entry / Executive Assistants, Strategy and Policy
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.
Reporting to our CEO, the Executive Officer plays a pivotal role in delivering high-level strategic, operational, and executive support to the Chief Executive Officer. Acting as a trusted advisor, the Executive Officer provides critical insights, strategic counsel, and tailored solutions to facilitate decision-making and ensure priorities align seamlessly with Seqwater’s overarching strategic and operational objectives.
This position manages complex CEO communications, fosters stakeholder engagement, and oversees the implementation of key initiatives and projects, ensuring they are executed effectively and in alignment with Seqwater’s long-term vision. The Executive Officer also drives the coordination of governance activities, executive meetings, and board-level priorities, while anticipating challenges and identifying opportunities to enhance organisational performance and outcomes.
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Prepare, manage, and review CEO communications, briefings, and reports to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with strategic priorities. Act as a key liaison for the CEO, coordinating stakeholder communications, addressing requests, and ensuring deadlines are met.
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Research, analyse, and provide strategic advice and reports on complex policy, planning, and operational matters to facilitate informed decision-making. Proactively anticipate challenges, emerging issues, and risks, offering solutions to ensure effective resolution and minimal disruption.
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Lead and contribute to projects and initiatives that support organizational goals. Monitor, implement, and report on strategic and operational plans to drive outcomes and align with Seqwater’s broader objectives.
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Develop, implement, and evaluate administrative systems, processes, and practices to enhance efficiency, optimize workflows, and deliver quality outcomes across the organization.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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Proven ability and experience dealing with complex issues, managing and prioritising commitments and associated activities for Executive level, including the ability to initiate, determine and follow up work within mandated and tight timeframes.
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Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills that reflect the ability to liaise effectively, diplomatically, and discretely at all levels of the organisation and with other government and non-government agencies, organisations, and members of the public
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Experience in organising and directing multiple teams and departments
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!
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 15th January 2024
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
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