Principal System Production Planning

Seqwater; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seqwater in Brisbane is seeking a Principal System Production Planning to lead system production planning across South East Queensland, balancing reliability, risk, cost and security through informed decisions on production, shutdowns and network reconfigurations.

Reporting to the General Manager System Performance, you will lead the Network Shutdown & Access and Production Modelling teams, drive planning across 30-day to 5-year horizons, and guide capital investment activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead system production planning across long planning horizons, integrating demand, supply and asset constraints.
• Own planning, sequencing and scheduling of shutdowns, balancing service risk and asset health.
• Provide expert advice on production, shutdown and system reconfiguration decisions.
• Lead hydraulic modelling and risk assessments to evaluate system impacts.
• Drive integration between production planning, service planning and capital delivery.
• Develop and lead a high-performing team with a strong safety culture.
• Translate business strategy into clear deliverables and participate in transformational initiatives.
• Lead risk management and governance for the business unit.

Job description

Jobs - Job Details - Principal System Production Planning

Job no: 500277
Work type: Permanent
Location: All, Brisbane, Queensland
Categories: Mechanical, Process, Environmental, Control Systems / Computer, Electrical, Civil, Geotechnical, Chemical

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we're not just delivering water-we're 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, we're 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 infrastructure—it’s 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

In the Principal System Production Planning role, you will lead system production planning across South East Queensland, driving informed decisions on production, shutdowns and network reconfigurations to balance service reliability, risk, cost and security outcomes. Reporting to the General Manager System Performance, you will lead the Network Shutdown & Access and Production Modelling teams, you will provide strategic leadership to optimise shutdown programs, enhance system resilience and efficiency, and lead high-performing teams to deliver safe, reliable and customer-focused outcomes aligned with Seqwater's organisational priorities.

This role also offers a genuine pathway into senior leadership for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead system production planning across 30-day to 5-year planning horizons, integrating demand, supply and asset constraints to support informed operational and strategic decisions.
• Own the planning, prioritisation, sequencing and scheduling of system shutdowns, balancing service risk, asset health and delivery efficiency, including change control and handover to Operations & Maintenance.
• Provide expert advice on production, shutdown and system reconfiguration decisions, informing operational, maintenance and capital investment activities.
• Lead hydraulic modelling and risk assessments to evaluate system impacts, identify mitigations and support decision-ready outcomes.
• Drive integration between production planning, service planning, system assurance and capital delivery to optimise end-to-end water supply outcomes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a strong culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.
• Translate business strategy into clear deliverables, leading and participating in transformational initiatives across the business.
• Lead risk management and governance for the business unit, ensuring services are delivered prudently