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.
About Your Opportunity
In this role, you will collaborate closely with leadership and key stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory obligations. You will also promote transparency, accountability, and ethical decision-making within the organisation, fostering responsible governance that supports sustainable and resilient water management.
Key responsibilities:
- Offer expert guidance to the Seqwater business, including leadership and governance officers, on corporate governance, risk, compliance, reporting, and best practice methodologies.
- Lead the compliance efforts with legislative and governance requirements across strategic and operational risks. Oversee the administration of policy and procedure documents.
- Craft clear and concise board and committee papers, highlighting governance recommendations, risks, and compliance considerations.
- Oversee the Seqwater Delegations and Authorisations Manual, providing advice and training to business users on its application.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, or Public Policy or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience in corporate governance, risk management or regulatory compliance in highly regulated sectors.
- Experience working with Leadership teams to implement governance frameworks.
This position has a salary starting at $132,491 plus 12.75% superannuation and is a permanent full-time role.
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 resume via the Apply button.
Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, 12th March 2025
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
