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Lead Strategic Planning & Policy
Lead long-term water planning and policy, shaping future water services, infrastructure investment and community outcomes.
Build trusted stakeholder relationships
Deliver future-focused strategies and investment plans
Be part of the future of South East Queensland at Seqwater
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
This is an opportunity to lead the delivery of high-quality strategic planning and policy outcomes that support Seqwater’s long-term priorities. You will develop trusted strategies, policy advice and planning frameworks that guide future investment decisions, while ensuring recommendations are evidence-based, defensible and able to withstand regulatory and government scrutiny. As a people leader, you will foster an engaged, high-performing team and ensure the effective delivery of services that support stakeholders, customers and the community.
What you'll bring
Degree qualification in Planning, Policy, Engineering, Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
Strong demonstrated professional experience in strategic planning and policy, preferably within a regulated utility, infrastructure or public sector environment.
Strong understanding of long-term strategic planning across demand, climate, growth,
policy and regulatory scenarios.
Capability in translating strategic objectives, service requirements and policy settings into practical planning standards, assumptions and deliverables.
Experience coordinating planning or policy programs, including work allocation, quality review, stakeholder input and delivery against agreed timeframes.
Ability to influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders, government, regulators and delivery partners to support aligned planning and policy outcomes.
Why join Seqwater?
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
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 automaticallydeemedineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.
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.
Applications
Ready to help shape Seqwater's future? Submit your application through our careers portal by 11:55pm on Thursday 8th October.
Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 08 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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