Strategic Operations Project Specialist

Seqwater; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Seqwater in Australia is seeking an Operations Specialist - Projects Manager to coordinate and deliver operational and asset-improvement projects within the Treatment stream region. You will liaise between operational teams and project delivery to ensure projects meet scope, schedule and safety standards.

This full-time role involves risk monitoring, reporting on timelines and budgets, supporting risk registers, and assisting with tender documentation, scoping, and handovers of new plant and

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and experience in Water Treatment, Project Delivery, Dam Operations, or similar.
• Basic project management experience or training (highly desirable).
• Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency with office software tools (Word, Excel, Project scheduling tools).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational projects within the Treatment stream region.
• Support liaison between operational teams and Project Delivery teams to ensure effective communication and project execution.
• Monitor project progress and report on the status of projects, including risks, timelines, and budget.
• Assist in the management and review of operational risks within the Treatment stream, EARs and risk registers.
• Identify Capital Treatments for operational risks and assist in project prioritisation to ensure delivery of projects to reduce risk.
• Contribute to the scoping, development and design phases of projects, ensuring that operational considerations are integrated into project plans.
• Support the preparation and review of technical documentation for tender processes and project assessment.
• Assist in the review and identification of process improvements for asset management and project delivery.
• Collaborate with operational staff to ensure smooth handover of projects and integration of new plant and equipment into ongoing operations.
• Participate in project risk management and reporting activities, ensuring compliance with Seqwater policies, processes, and quality management systems.
• Support the Senior Lead Operations Project Specialist with planning and delivery of long-term asset management strategies.
• Assist with project feasibility studies, options analysis, and process improvement trials as directed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Office software

Education

Water treatment or dam operations qualification

Tools

Word

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Seqwater in Australia is seeking an Operations Specialist - Projects Manager to coordinate and deliver operational and asset-improvement projects within the Treatment stream region. You will liaise between operational teams and project delivery to ensure projects meet scope, schedule and safety standards.

This full-time role involves risk monitoring, reporting on timelines and budgets, supporting risk registers, and assisting with tender documentation, scoping, and handovers of new plant and