Lead Network Operations

Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for 3.2 million people across Southeast Queensland.
Seqwater is one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.

As Lead Network Operations, you’ll lead the day-to-day operation of Seqwater’s Network Operations Control Room, coordinating people, systems and operational decisions to manage the bulk water supply network and respond to changing conditions, incidents and priorities. This role is responsible for:

• Lead the safe, reliable 24/7 operation of Seqwater’s Network Operations Control Room and bulk water network.
• Provide strong leadership, driving safety, accountability, collaboration and operational excellence.
• Ensure operational readiness, contingency planning and business continuity across the network.
• Provide operational advice on water sources, treatment, storage and network capacity.
• Oversee SCADA, telemetry, alarms and operational systems, ensuring effective monitoring and response.
• Lead the response to outages, incidents, maintenance and commissioning, managing supply and operational risks.
• Drive continuous improvement, network resilience and effective operational decision-making.
• Build a high-performing team through coaching, capability development and clear accountability.
• Manage operational risks and ensure compliance with safety, water quality, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships across operations, maintenance, planning, technical teams and key external stakeholders.

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.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Relevant qualifications in engineering or science, or equivalent industry experience in large-scale utility or manufacturing operations.
• Experience operating SCADA and telemetry systems in large-scale utility or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience working in a 24/7 control room focused on continuous operations and service delivery.
• Experience managing operational incidents and emergency response.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, decision-ready insights for engineering and leadership teams.

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

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If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!

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Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Sunday 18th October 2026

For further information, please email enquiries to: recruitment@seqwater.com.au

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 18 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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