Senior Media and Communications Advisor

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 progress major water infrastructure projects, 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.

You’ll 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.

As the Senior Media & Communications Advisor, you will support the delivery of proactive and reactive media and communication strategies that protect and enhance Seqwater’s reputation. The role provides strategic advice to senior leaders, manages media and government stakeholder relationships and develops clear community-focused messaging on complex issues. You will play a key role in crisis and incident communications and contribute to building community trust and confidence in Seqwater’s services and operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of proactive and reactive media strategies aligned to organisational and reputation objectives.
• Provide strategic media advice, briefing and training to executives and spokespeople, including interview preparation and real-time guidance.
• Draft and approve high-quality media materials, ensuring clear, accurate and consistent messaging.
• Build and maintain strong media and stakeholder relationships, managing sensitive and high-risk interactions.
• Lead media responses during incidents and crises, delivering timely, coordinated and effective communications. 

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Tertiary qualification in communications, media, PR or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in media relations, communications or public affairs, including high-profile or sensitive issues.
• Proven ability to provide strategic media advice to senior leaders in a trusted advisor capacity.
• Strong capability to translate complex or technical information into clear, audience-focused messaging.
• Experience building and managing relationships with media, government stakeholders and internal partners.
• Sound judgement and ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced and sensitive environments.

This role will be offered on a fixed term contract until 30 June 2028, with a salary ranging from $122,730 - $133,528 (dependant on experience) plus 12.75% superannuation.

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 - careers.seqwater.com.au   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 - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/

If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you! 

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 31 May 2026

For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.

Advertised: 21 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 31 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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