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: August 07, 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-292751

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