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.
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
Reporting to our Manager Technical Support and Improvement, you will support the team in maintaining requirements and effective implementation of various Seqwater’s business systems and records management.
This role is responsible for:
- Provide efficient administrative support services to the Manager and broader team, in an environment where confidentiality, responsiveness and proficiency are essential by ensuring that corporate and operational policies/procedures are adhered to effectively and efficiently.
- Assessment of incoming correspondence and communications, often of a highly confidential nature, to determine appropriate action (collate background material, prepare draft responses, and refer to other officers for action or advice).
- Organise conferences/workshops and official functions, prepare itineraries, arrange travel, and compile documentation for conferences/workshops and attend same, to provide secretarial and administrative support services.
- Provide financial administrative support to the Manager to enable management of the team budgets. This includes management of invoices, tracking and reconciliation of budgets and preparation of regular and ad-hoc reports.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Demonstrated experience in successfully providing high level administrative services, including those associated with financial transaction management using computerised financial systems.
- Advanced word processing and keyboard skills and advanced skills and experience in the use of Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated experience in establishing high levels of trust, integrity and responsibility in supporting the work and calendars of managers.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and escalate matters, particularly incoming correspondence and time sensitive matters, to high level managers.
- Experience in developing and maintaining effective office systems and procedures.
- Knowledge of and experience with managing documents using electronic document management systems and controlled document systems.
- Unrestricted Driver’s Licence for a motor vehicle.
This position has a salary range of $76,846 - $87,279 (dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation and is a full time, fixed-term role until the 23rd of March 2027.
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, Friday 21st March 2025
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
