Senior Water Resources Manager

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Seqwater Full time
About Seqwater

Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority, responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for over 3 million people across Southeast Queensland.

Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.

About Your Opportunity

This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including government agencies, to ensure sustainable water resource management practices.

You will lead complex projects, conduct in-depth analyses, and contribute to the development and implementation of policies that align with the organisation's goals and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide authoritative policy and strategic specialist advice in the area of water resource planning and the relationship to operational policy.
  • Lead water resource management submissions to the water resource regulator and negotiate water supply scheme operating arrangements to maximise operational efficiencies.
  • Establish and maintain proactive involvement with the water resource regulator in the review and definition of legislative requirements and lead and contribute to responses to ensure they are practical and achievable.
  • Maintain the currency and relevance of water entitlements and other authorisations held by Seqwater, in accordance with relevant water supply planning legislation and supporting documentation.
  • Provide guidance and support in the coordination and education of Seqwater's compliance, monitoring and reporting obligations under the Water Act 2000.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

  • Bachelor degree in Science or Engineering.
  • Significant experience in water resource management, and in a senior advisory or leadership role.
  • An unrestricted C Class Driver's license for vehicles.
  • Masters degree in Water Resources Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Hydrology or related field (desirable).

Salary Range: $144,587.55 – 156, dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements.

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