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DWQ Desalination Planning - Team Leader

Leederville, Western AustraliaFull-time2026-10-03 → 2026-10-18

Core

Lead a team of technical specialists to deliver expert water quality advice, risk management, and governance for major new water source and desalination projects.

Role type

Senior Team Leader, Water Quality Planning & Risk

Builds

Safe and sustainable drinking water infrastructure assets

Domain

Water utilities / Desalination / Environmental Engineering

Required skills

DWQ risk management, regulatory compliance, technical governance, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, hazard assessment, source water protection, treatment process expertise, project planning, option evaluation

Preferred skills

Strategic direction, business case development, operational readiness, continuous improvement, safety culture

Technologies

Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, regulatory frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead team providing expert advice on DWQ hazards and treatment requirements; oversee water quality risk assessments and sampling programs; ensure project planning aligns with DWQ principles; engage with regulators and external stakeholders; contribute to DWQ Strategy & Risk leadership team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership