Job Description

Legal & Governance Coordinator

Enable Legal & Governance success through efficient administration, coordination and support.

• Support critical legal and governance functions
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships
• Provide seamless coordination and operational support

Be part of the future of South East Queensland at Seqwater

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 the Legal & Governance Coordinator, you'll be the central hub of the Legal & Governance team, reporting to the General Counsel providing trusted support to senior leaders, coordinating Board and governance activities, and ensuring critical documentation, systems and processes run seamlessly. You'll build strong stakeholder relationships, drive continuous improvement, and help deliver high-quality governance outcomes that support the organisation's strategic objectives.

What you'll bring

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Business Administration, Governance, Business Management or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Experience providing high-quality legal, operational and governance support in complex environments, managing competing priorities while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and effective coordination across multiple functions.
• Proficiency in corporate systems, governance platforms, and document management, maintaining legal files and strong document control, data integrity, compliance, and governance records (including Microsoft applications, board and risk management systems).
• Strong judgement, discretion, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters, build trusted relationships, and communicate effectively with executive, governance, legal, and assurance stakeholders.
• Experience designing and maintaining governance processes, workflows, and operational systems that support consistency, compliance, risk management, and business continuity across the organisation.

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

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.

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.

Applications

Ready to help shape Seqwater's future? Submit your application through our careers portal by 11:55pm on Thursday 1st October.