At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical direction for major infrastructure projects and ensure safety and quality.
- Company: Seqwater, a vital provider of water services for South East Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, strong employee benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive, inclusive workplace focused on wellbeing and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities while shaping the future of essential water services.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Engineering and experience in water industry infrastructure projects.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Drive technical leadership across the design and delivery of Seqwater’s significant infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, asset integrity and long term value.
- Lead high-performing teams
- Provide technical leadership
- Deliver safe, strategic outcomes
At Seqwater, we deliver the water that more than three million people across South East Queensland rely on every day. As we bring our new operating model to life, we are creating the capabilities, structures and ways of working that will shape our future—and deliver even greater value for our customers and communities.
This transformation is opening exciting opportunities across Seqwater. These newly created and redesigned roles will help strengthen our capability, embed our future operating model and build a high-performing organisation ready for what comes next.
About the role: Manager Technical Leads – Projects is a pivotal leadership role where you’ll be responsible for setting the technical direction for major infrastructure projects and ensuring critical engineering decisions are safe, robust and risk-informed. Leading a team of Project Technical Leads, you'll drive technical excellence, governance and assurance across complex, high-value projects.
Working across the business, you'll influence strategic outcomes, build strong stakeholder partnerships, and foster a high-performing culture focused on safety, accountability and continuous improvement. This is an opportunity to lead technical leaders, shape infrastructure outcomes, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
What you’ll bring:
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering
Skills & Experience:
- Significant professional experience in relevant water industry infrastructure projects in a specialist capacity
- Strong knowledge of relevant Queensland and Australian legislation, standards, and regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to provide clear, defensible technical assurance and advice to senior leaders and regulators
Role Requirements:
- National Police Check
- Current Class C Drivers Licence
- Current registration as Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) in a relevant discipline
Purpose with impact: Help protect and strengthen essential water services for Queensland communities
Influence at scale: Play a leading role in an organisation-wide transformation
Flexibility and support: Work in an environment that values wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration
Room to grow: Access professional development and meaningful career opportunities
Rewarding benefits: Receive competitive remuneration and a strong employee benefits offering
About Seqwater: Water is essential to life—and every day, our people help make safe, reliable and sustainable water services possible for South East Queensland. Guided by integrity, respect, care and courage, we are building an inclusive workplace where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive.
Manager Technical Leads in Brisbane employer: Seqwater
Seqwater is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a supportive work culture in the beautiful setting of Queensland. With opportunities for career advancement and a commitment to sustainability, employees can thrive while contributing to vital water services. The collaborative environment encourages innovation and engagement, making it a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a difference.
