Manager Government Relations

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.

About Your Opportunity

You will play a crucial role in fostering and nurturing positive relationships between Seqwater government entities and elected representatives. Your main duties will involve representing the organisations interests and strategically engaging with government officials and stakeholders. Additionally you will support the executive and senior management in building and maintaining strong connections with key government stakeholders all in support of Seqwaters strategic goals. You will be across legislative and regulatory developments that have the potential to impact on Seqwaters business and strategic priorities and effectively identify and help to implement engagement strategies to mitigate impacts. You will have a highly developed understanding of executive government decision making and public policy development processes. Experience working in a Ministerial office or in a senior Government agency role is desirable.

As a Senior Leader you will also be instrumental in shaping Seqwaters culture driving improved performance ensuring safety and enhancing customer experiences with your exceptional leadership skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Work with Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to update and implement a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with organisational goals and objectives
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key government officials Ministerial officers and agencies and represent Seqwater at elected representative briefings and at other forums.
• Manage and provide direction and guidance to a small team of Government Relations professionals
• Coach and mentor the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to build strong relationships with key external stakeholders to maximise stakeholder support for Seqwaters corporate strategies
• Maintain an understanding of contemporary issues affecting the water industry and political landscape
• Provide strategic advice on government relations matters and potential impacts on the business; and recommend mitigating actions
• Advocate for the organisations interests through direct engagement with government officials policymakers and relevant stakeholders
• Oversee organisational preparedness for annual Parliamentary Estimates hearings and Queensland Government budget planning process in addition to Parliamentary and government briefing materials.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Bachelors degree in communications political science public policy or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in government relations with a minimum of 10 years experience
• Experience mentoring and leading a team of experienced advisers.

This position will be offered as an individual TFR package with an attractive salary and is a permanent full time role.

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.

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 - We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen - you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact wed love to hear from you!

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 Sunday 17^th August 2025

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