Senior Advisor Environmental Planning and Approvals

About Seqwater

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater were not just delivering waterwere driving innovation growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion were embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructureits about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve and this is reflected in Our Vision Water for Life Our Promise - Safe for Life and Our Values of integrity respect care and courage that shape everything we do.

Youll be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.

About The team

The Planning and Approvals team provides technical planning and environmental expertise to Seqwaters Water Security Program. Team members form an integral part of the core project teams and provide expert guidance on environmental aspects impacts mitigation and design to avoid impacts to the environment where possible. We are responsible for coordinating all necessary statutory approvals for a multi-billion-dollar portfolio of infrastructure projects including water pipelines and water treatment plants as well as assisting and guiding projects through construction to ensure the environment is protected throughout the project lifecycle. The team sits within the Program Management Office within the Infrastructure Planning and Capital Delivery Group.

About the role

As the Senior Advisor Planning and Approvals you will be responsible for providing environmental advice impact assessment and coordinating statutory approvals for infrastructure projects. This includes complex planning and environmental approvals including EPBC Act approvals Coordinated Project approvals and Ministerial Infrastructure Designations providing technical advice on environmental science matters such as ground and surface water quality contaminated land and flora and fauna surveys.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and lead environmental approvals strategies for high-value water infrastructure projects including risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Provide high-level technical and scientific advice and manage complex environmental projects in response to regulatory changes or risks.
• Act as the key liaison with regulators consultants and stakeholders negotiating approvals and ensuring alignment with environmental requirements.
• Oversee site access safety inspections and contribute to research initiatives and the development of environmental management systems.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or Engineering with a valid C Class Drivers Licence
• Experience working within the Commonwealth and Queensland statutory approvals systems and a strong understanding of environmental and planning legislation
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams to deliver EIS-type projects
• Experience in contaminated land water quality or ecology and strong written and reporting skills will be highly regarded
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to influence and provide high-level environmental advice

This position has a salary starting at $149648 $162324 plus superannuation (dependent on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation.

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.

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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 Tuesday 8^th July 2025

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