Dam Operator

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. Join us as we embark on a multi-year program to improve operational reliability and build operational excellence in the services we deliver.

About Your Opportunity

Reporting to our Dam Operations Supervisor, you will oversee the daily operations, surveillance, and inspections of dam-related infrastructure, ensuring their safe and efficient functioning in line with all regulatory requirements. You will also manage tasks related to water release and distribution from these assets, including the operation and monitoring of infrastructure during flood events and other emergencies.

This role is responsible for:

- Operate water distribution, release, irrigation and treatment activities to meet the required water delivery needs.
- Carry out the surveillance and inspection of dam related infrastructure to ensure their safe and efficient operation and to meet the regulatory requirements.
- Conduct and monitor the undertaking of preventative, corrective and reactive maintenance and renewals work to the required standard and in liaison with Seqwater maintenance teams.
- Operate with guidance dam related infrastructure such as valves, hydro generation equipment, water treatment systems, and pump stations.

Hours and Locations

This role will be part of team that works on a roster including weekends, public holidays and some on-call work (shift allowances apply).

This role will be based at Wivenhoe Dam, with the possibility of moving between sites when required.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- Certificate III in Water Industry Operations or deemed equivalent experience (mandatory)
- C Class Driver’s Licence for vehicle (mandatory)
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of small plant and equipment
- Experience in operating water-related infrastructure

This position offers a salary range of $74,596.49 to $94,829.13 (dependant on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation, with applicable penalty rates paid in addition. The role is permanent full-time, and relocation assistance may be available.

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.

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

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.

Advertised: 12 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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