Introduction

What are you going to do 

As the Regional Advisory Lead, you'll act as a trusted advisor, providing strategic guidance across water treatment, infrastructure planning, operational excellence and asset management. You'll work closely with water utilities, asset owners and multidisciplinary project teams to develop practical solutions that improve performance and deliver long-term value.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Building trusted relationships with water utilities and key stakeholders.
  • Providing strategic technical advice across water treatment, water infrastructure and asset management.
  • Supporting strategic planning, concept development and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
  • Leading advisory projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary technical teams.
  • Preparing technical proposals and supporting business development activities.
  • Facilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders to develop practical, client-focused solutions.
  • Identifying operational risks and recommending strategies to improve performance and efficiency.
  • Collaborating with local and global technical specialists to deliver best-practice outcomes.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience within water utilities, water treatment, water infrastructure or engineering consultancy.
  • Strong understanding of asset management, water operations and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience working with water utilities, asset owners, local government or EPC contractors.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Experience preparing technical proposals or supporting business development activities.
  • The ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical, client-focused solutions.
  • Flexibility to travel nationally as required.

What we offer

  • Lead strategic advisory projects with major Australian water utilities.
  • Influence nationally significant water infrastructure projects.
  • Flexible working arrangements and competitive remuneration.
  • Genuine career progression within a growing advisory team.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Laine on l.thornton@brunel.net or 0413 630 160

Closing: 07 August 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: PR-292751

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Laine Thornton

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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