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
Reporting to our Operations Supply Supervisor you will use sound judgement and technical knowledge to ensure supply demand is met, whilst monitoring and testing water quality, chemical dosing and responding to and resolving alarms and equipment faults.
This role is responsible for:
- Operate, monitor, control and optimise the water treatment processes and maintain specified outcomes as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures by application of skills and experience across multiple water treatment plants.
- Undertake all duties required to effectively and efficiently operate water treatment plants.
- Apply judgement to establish chemical doses and process variables using the SCADA system.
- Evaluate and apply knowledge to solve problems (in all conditions) with treatment processes and equipment that will impact on plant output and water quality and implement remedial actions.
Hours and Locations
This role will be part of team that works on a roster including weekends, public holidays and some on-call work (shift allowances apply).
The successful applicant will participate in cross plant skilling rotations at Landers Shute WTP; Image Flat WTP; Noosa WTP; Ewen Maddock WTP and Kenilworth WTP.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Certificate II or higher in Water Industry Operations or deemed equivalent experience
- Sound knowledge of Water treatment practices and principles.
- Sound working knowledge of water infrastructure and the operation of associated equipment and plant.
- Possess a C class Drivers Licence
- Sound computer skills including knowledge of SCADA and telemetry systems.
This full time, permanent position has a salary range of $72,073 - $91,622 p.a. plus 12.75% superannuation plus potential for overtime and shift allowances.
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, Monday 17th February 2025.
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
