Operator Supply

About Seqwater

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.

 

About Your Opportunity

Reporting to our Operations Supply Team Leader, you will use sound judgement and technical knowledge to ensure supply demand is met, whilst monitoring and testing water quality, chemical dosing and responding to and resolving alarms and equipment faults.

This role is responsible for:

• Operate, monitor, control and optimise the water treatment processes and maintain specified outcomes as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures by application of skills and experience across multiple water treatment plants

• Collect and analyse process samples in accordance with schedule and use initiative to ensure process integrity and optimal operation of treatment processes.
• Identify equipment faults, evaluate options and implement changes or contingency plans to maintain satisfactory plant operation.
• Accurately compile and record plant operational data on a daily basis including completing the plant log and recording of shift events and incidents.
• Report all breakdowns, spillage and abnormal occurrences to ensure problems are resolved promptly and information is accurately recorded.
• Take appropriate actions to prevent problems from occurring and to maintain water quality and quantity. 

 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:  

• Certificate II or higher in Water Industry Operations or deemed equivalent experience
• Possess a C class Drivers Licence

 

 

This position has a base salary range of $74,596 - $94,829 (dependant on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation and is a full-time permanent position. Overtime and allowances may also apply.

 

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? 

At Seqwater we care.  

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.

 

Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Wednesday 20th May 2026

 

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

 

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.