Role Summary

Lead Queensland's largest regional water services organisation, drive customer, community and regional impact, and partner with Government to deliver value for Queensland.

Overview

Sunwater, Queensland's leading bulk water service provider, delivers safe, reliable and sustainable water services to more than 4,600 customers including agriculture, mining, industry and urban communities. Operating as a Government Owned Corporation, Sunwater balances commercial performance with the delivery of Government priorities and exceptional customer outcomes. The CEO will guide Sunwater through its next phase of growth and performance, providing strategic leadership, building a high‑performing executive team, fostering a customer‑focused culture, and strengthening relationships with Government and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and ensure the successful delivery of the organisation's strategy, Statement of Corporate Intent and long‑term commercial objectives.
• Translate strategy into action, deliver significant strategic and capital programmes and drive organisational performance.
• Build and lead a high‑performing executive team and foster a customer‑focused culture.
• Strengthen relationships with the Board, Shareholding Ministers, Government stakeholders, customers, industry and regional communities.
• Position Sunwater to respond to evolving customer, community and policy priorities and maintain safe, reliable and sustainable water services across Queensland.

Qualifications

• Proven CEO experience or equivalent,



with an outstanding record of leading operationally complex organisations and successfully executing strategy to deliver sustained commercial, financial and operational outcomes.
• Demonstrated success leading organisational transformation, building high‑performing executive teams and navigating complex stakeholder environments where Government, customers and commercial priorities intersect.
• Exceptional commercial judgement, political acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships with the Board, Government, customers, industry and regional communities.
• Experience in water, utilities or other asset‑intensive industries is highly regarded.
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualifications are preferred.

Benefits & Opportunities

Lead one of Queensland's most strategically important organisations, shape the future of bulk water services, influence outcomes for customers and communities across the State and leave a lasting legacy. The role offers genuine statewide impact and the chance to live and work in one of Australia's fastest‑growing states.

Davidson acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility and accessibility in all that we do. Should you require assistance in your interactions with us or through a recruitment process, please let us know so we can provide adjustments.

Applications close on Friday 24 July 2026.

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