Network Operational Planning Lead
Network Operational Planning Lead
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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
We are seeking a Network Operational Planning Lead to join our Operations Group. In this pivotal role you will lead the enhancement of Seqwaters operational modelling production planning and scheduling capabilities. You will play a key role in shaping Seqwaters long-term operational strategy ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and state-wide water security initiatives.
This role is responsible for:
- Leading the planning and execution of high-impact water network projects to ensure resilience and sustainability of bulk water supply
- Developing and embedding governance frameworks for planning and scheduling works impacting supply
- Establishing visibility of works and network interruptions over a 1-year horizon
- Reviewing and recommending improvements to current modelling tools and delivery capacity
- Developing business cases for enhancing or procuring new modelling tools
- Leading the development of outage and shutdown strategies and associated procedures
- Engaging stakeholders to understand business requirements and risk profiles
- Providing strategic and operational advice based on model analysis
- Contributing to demand schedules to inform budgeting processes
- Ensuring compliance with Seqwaters safety quality and environmental management systems
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.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- A relevant degree/qualification and/or experience in the resource sector
- Significant experience in establishing governance models and strategies
- Demonstrated experience in project/works planning and scheduling
- Experience working with multiple stakeholders to develop business requirements
- Background in water supply network modelling (desirable)
- Experience developing business cases and integrating complex plans and processes
- Knowledge and experience in operating water-related infrastructure or similar resource industry
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Well-developed analytical skills and attention to detail
- Alignment with Seqwaters values of integrity respect care and courage
This position has a competitive salary range plus 12.75% superannuation and is full-time permanent.
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 -
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To apply:
Submit your resume via the Apply button.
Applications close: 11:55PM AEST Thursday 3rd July 2025
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Employment Type
Full-Time
