Security Risk & Resilience Specialist Strengthen critical infrastructure security by managing risk, ensuring compliance, and building organisational resilience. Manage security risks and regulatory obligations Strengthen operational and emergency response capability 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 As our Security Risk & Resilience Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding critical infrastructure by leading security risk and resilience initiatives across the organisation.
This role is responsible for identifying and managing security risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations, strengthening operational resilience, and enhancing emergency response capability. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will drive a proactive security culture, support business continuity, and help protect the services and assets that underpin essential operations. What you'll bring Mandatory Qualifications Degree qualifications in security, risk management, emergency management, or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience Skills & Experience Experience in critical infrastructure security, risk management, or emergency management within a complex critical infrastructure or regulated environment Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks, and regulatory obligations (e.g.
Security of Critical Infrastructure Act) Experience leading programs, coordinating governance groups, and influencing senior stakeholders Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and report-writing skills, including experience working with government agencies Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capability, with the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations Role Requirements Participation in on-call emergency management rosters 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 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. Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check. Applications close 11:55pm on 16 November 2026
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