Strengthen critical infrastructure security by managing risk, ensuring compliance, and building organisational resilience.
- Manage security risks and regulatory obligations
- Strengthen operational and emergency response capability
At Seqwater, wedeliver thewaterthatmore than three million people acrossSouth EastQueenslandrelyon every day.As webringour new operating modelto life, we arecreatingthe capabilities,structuresand ways of workingthat will shapeour future-and deliverevengreater valueforour 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 operatingmodeland build a high-performing organisation ready for what comes next.
About the role
As our Security Risk & Resilience Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding critical infrastructure by leading security risk and resilience initiatives across the organisation. This role is responsible for identifying and managing security risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, strengthening operational resilience, and enhancing emergency response capability. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will drive a proactive security culture, support business continuity, and help protect the services and assets that underpin essential operations.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Degree qualifications in security, risk management, emergency management, or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills & Experience
- Experience in critical infrastructure security, risk management, or emergency management within a complex critical infrastructure or regulated environment
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and regulatory obligations (e.g. Security of Critical Infrastructure Act)
- Experience leading programs, coordinating governance groups, and influencing senior stakeholders
- Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills, including experience working with government agencies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making capability, with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations
Role Requirements
- Participation in on‑call emergency management rosters
- 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,inclusionand collaboration
- Room to grow:Access professional development and meaningful career opportunities
- Rewarding benefits:Receive competitiveremunerationand a strong employee benefits offering
About Seqwater
Water is essentialtolife- and every day, our peoplehelp makesafe,reliableand sustainable water servicespossibleforSouth EastQueensland.Guided byintegrity, respect,careand courage,wearebuildingan inclusive workplace wherepeople feel valued, supported and empowered tothrive.
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check.
Applications close11:55pm on 16 November 2026
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Security Risk & Resilience Specialist 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.
