Making a Splash: Next Generation of talent join Seqwater

21 Feb 2025

13 graduates and trainees join the water industry with Seqwater
Two-year programs offer pathways into rewarding career in the world of water
The Next Gen program employed more than 50 participants over the last 3 years

Seqwater has welcomed 13 new graduates and trainees into an exciting two-year program to kickstart their careers in the water industry.

Six graduates will be mentored across Seqwater’s science, engineering and finance disciplines, while seven trainees will develop their skills and knowledge in drinking water treatment leading to a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

Seqwater’s 2025 graduates and trainees will be given the opportunity to work with experts in the industry who serve South-East Queensland and are integral in the delivery of clean, safe drinking water for more than 3.8 million people.

Minister for Water, The Hon Ann Leahy, welcomed the next generation of water professionals this week as they commenced their careers in the world of water.

More than 50 participants have taken part in Seqwater’s Next Generation program over the last three years.

QUOTES

Quotes attributable to Seqwater CEO, Emma Thomas:

It’s an exciting time to join Seqwater as we embark on our largest ever capital delivery program and continue to invest in essential infrastructure to ensure water for life for generations to come.

A new starter with Seqwater myself, I join our new graduates and trainees in their excitement to work in this vital and rewarding industry where we have the privilege of delivering one of life’s most precious resources.

At Seqwater, we do good work with great people in beautiful places, ensuring South East Queenslanders have safe and sustainable drinking water now and into the future.

Quotes attributable to Seqwater Graduate Program Participant, Tori Taylor:

I am really excited to have the opportunity to join Seqwater’s two-year program and learn all about the water industry.

I recently graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Environmental Science and I look forward to working with Seqwater’s experts to grow my skills in this area.

Quotes attributable to Seqwater Water Treatment Operator, Dale De Marchi:

I completed Seqwater’s Next Generation program in 2024 and I'm now a water treatment operator at the North Pine Water Treatment Plant.

I joined the program because of my passion for the environment and community. It gave me the opportunity to grow in an exciting and rewarding field and contribute to essential water treatment processes for the region.