Project Officer

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Project Officer - Governance & Assurance

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

Join the Infrastructure Planning and Capital Delivery Group (IPCD) to provide exceptional administrative, governance, and assurance support across our program and project delivery portfolio. In this role, you’ll maintain confidentiality, responsiveness, and efficiency while coordinating governance meetings, assurance activities, and documentation. Build strong relationships across Seqwater Groups, ensuring effective communication and the successful delivery of key project objectives.

Key responsibilities:

Prepare for and coordinate governance forums (including meeting papers, reports, agendas, minutes).

Review project and program deliverables for compliance with the established governance framework and Project Gateway process, reporting any non-compliance for corrective action in preparation for governing forum meetings.

Develop and maintain systems, policies, and tools for efficient program/project governance and assurance management.

Work closely with stakeholders to drive timely, high-quality outcomes.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

A suitable combination of comprehensive experience in project administration, governance and/or assurance activities.

Demonstrated experience providing high level administrative support in a project environment.

Knowledge or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of Seqwater’s integrated governance frameworks and associated systems.

An understanding of the general principles surrounding project management.

Demonstrated experience in establishing high levels of trust, integrity and responsibility in supporting the work of Project Managers and other internal stakeholders throughout the business.

Experience in developing and maintaining effective office systems and procedures.

This position has a salary starting at $93,934 plus 12.75% superannuation and is fixed term contract until 16th February 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?

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.

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

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.

Advertised: 30 Sep 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Oct 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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