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.
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
Step into a pivotal leadership role as Program Manager (Electrical), where you'll be at the forefront of delivering some of the most dynamic programs and projects in South East Queensland’s water sector. Your expertise will drive the achievement of quality standards, financial targets and key deliverables from start to finish—making a real difference to communities now and into the future.
You'll take the reins on developing forward-thinking strategies to engage with the best in the construction industry and other external partners, ensuring every project delivers outstanding value. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide specialist guidance and hands-on support for program and project delivery, championing robust governance and equipping internal teams to excel.
Your talent for crafting solid business cases will pave the way for critical works, while your collaborative approach will see you working closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders—both inside and outside Seqwater—to realise high-impact results and advance strategic goals. This is your chance to shape lasting outcomes and help secure Water for Life for generations to come.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive 5 year Electrical & Energy Renewal Program, working closely with Asset Managers, Operations, and technical stakeholders.
- Translate strategic asset needs into actionable program plans that optimise reliability, safety, and long term performance.
- Oversee program governance, prioritisation, and delivery to ensure alignment with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Lead the procurement, planning, and delivery of diverse natural and built asset projects, ensuring each initiative meets Seqwater’s quality, financial, and output standards while achieving the best value for investment.
- Oversee all phases of project design and execution, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery in line with specifications, standards, and budgets, and actively contribute expert advice, technical guidance, and robust business cases to support critical works.
- Foster strong relationships with external providers, government agencies, and key stakeholders—championing clear communication, contractual compliance, and community engagement to drive successful project outcomes.
- Provide empowering leadership by coaching, mentoring, and developing team members, creating a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement across all project delivery activities.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, business administration or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in engineering and project management
- Qualifications for Corporate Membership to the Institute of Engineers Australia or Australian Institute of Project Management, or ability to gain qualifications within six months of appointment
- Class C Driver's Licence
- Demonstrated successful achievement of managing the delivery of infrastructure projects of a complex and multi-disciplinary engineering nature, preferably in a water related environment.
This position will be offered as an individual TFR contract with an attractive salary.
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!
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, Sunday 18th January 2026
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
