Technical Lead Pipeline Networks

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 Your Opportunity

As Technical Lead Pipeline Networks youll drive the technical governance and strategic direction of Seqwaters most significant pipeline infrastructure projects. From planning through delivery and handover youll implement robust frameworks tools and protocols to ensure consistency and excellence across the project lifecycle. Your initial focus will be on two strategically vital programs: Sustaining Capital and the Wyaralong Pipeline Interconnector with scope to lead other major assignments within Seqwaters asset portfolio. Reporting to the Technical Director Networks and working closely with Project Directors this role offers the opportunity to influence outcomes that secure water for Southeast Queenslands future.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and decision-making for major Seqwater pipeline projects ensuring delivery meets objectives within timeframes.
• Lead technical governance and assurance including planning design delivery and interaction with review panels and working groups.
• Manage technical risk and compliance incorporating safety-in-design principles and meeting all legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and service providers to deliver robust sustainable engineering outcomes aligned with best practice.
• Advise senior leadership and stakeholders on standards technical risks and strategies while overseeing capital planning and complex project delivery.

Youll be at the helm of technical governance and engineering assurance for key Seqwater pipeline initiatives guiding projects through strategic planning design delivery handover and ongoing operations and maintenance. A core part of your role will be to facilitate and lead collaboration between project teams and a Technical Review Paneloften comprising international experts in network engineering and related fields.

In addition youll champion technical engagement and decision-making across the business by leading Technical Working Groups and collaborating with stakeholders from various disciplines. Youll also direct and coordinate the efforts of Engineering Service Providers and other consultants ensuring their expertise is harnessed to deliver outstanding project outcomes.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering and eligibility for RPEQ registration plus an unrestricted Class C drivers licence.
• Experience in pipeline transmission including pump systems pipeline design and hydraulics
• Extensive experience in planning and delivering technical outcomes for major water or civil infrastructure projects with strong knowledge of safety-in-design principles and design process integration.
• Deep understanding of Queensland and Australian standards operational planning budgeting and application of value engineering project management and quality management principles.
• High-level interpersonal negotiation and presentation skills to engage senior leadership and external stakeholders on complex technical issues.

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.

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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 Wednesday 17th December 2025

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