Exciting opportunity to be part of our Growth Infrastructure team and be involved in our region's significant growth projects.

·       Be involved in the planning & development of major infrastructure projects

·       Flexible work arrangements, working from home and any of our offices

·       Be part of a proudly inclusive and innovative water & sewerage service provider

About us:

At Unitywater, we operate in a diverse and inclusive environment where no two days are the same. We provide essential water supply and reliable utilities services to the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions that account for 16% of Queensland’s population. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to service our communities with smart and environmentally sustainable practices.

We think a pretty good job starts here………

About the role:
As the Infrastructure Advisory Lead, you will be responsible for providing commercial, economic, and strategic advice to facilitate the delivery of water infrastructure agreements, policy, and business planning for major developments in our region to ensure we can deliver for our customers.  Providing advice on Water Infrastructure Agreements, Legislation and Policy, you will engage with stakeholders to inform design decisions and outcomes in accordance with industry and Unitywater standards and to Unitywater’s strategic planning and provision of development services. Additional responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  

·       Lead and influence the negotiating terms and conditions of water infrastructure agreements to mitigate financial risk while providing reasonable terms for timely progression of planned development.

·       Manage the development and delivery of Board papers and required documentation and advise of risks arising from development of land outside the current Unitywater Future Connections Area.

·       Contribute to the engineering and planning of required infrastructure.

·       Contribute to the business cases that underpin project investment, including the development of required financial modelling.

·       Assessing and preparing submissions for future and existing Planning Schemes in respect of proposed or planned development and supporting in the processing of connection applications.

·       Liaise with developers and assisting with the provision of responses and reports to State regulators.

About you:
To contribute to Unitywater’s values of Reliability, Safety, Honesty & Integrity, Efficiency, One Team, Innovation, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:
  

·       Engineering degree (ideally Civil or Environmental), with experience in utilities or an infrastructure environment, and a focus on development management and asset planning.

·       An understanding of development management for large scale infrastructure projects, and exposure to the water industry regulatory environment.

·       The ability to identify where technical, social or commercial processes need improvement and implement what is required to ensure outcomes are delivered.

·       Strong interpersonal skills including consultancy and negotiation, with a strong focus on internal and external stakeholder engagement.

Working at Unitywater:

Why is a career at Unitywater a pretty good choice?

Unitywater is one of the largest employers in the region, offering continuous investment in training, diverse career paths, health and wellness benefits, flexible work arrangements and a rewarding environment. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment that supports individuals to reach their full potential.

Proudly Unitywater:

We know that we are smarter, better, together.  That’s why we are committed to working in a team that values the unique contributions of all our people.  At Unitywater we support candidates with all abilities and diverse backgrounds to apply. 

It’s a pretty good place to work when you can support the community, focus on sustainability, and develop and learn interesting and innovative things.

How to apply: 

Please apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up to date CV.

If you’re successful we will need you to undergo a few checks….  We know they might not be the fun part, but you will need to confirm your right to work in Australia and complete relevant pre-employment checks, including verification of criminal history, drivers licence and driving history, alcohol and other drug screening.

Applications close:  Sunday 18 August.

At Unitywater we are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we care about our candidates and commit to respond to every applicant.

For further information or to request the position description for this role, please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.com