• Apply now and help us keep our communities healthy and thriving
• Join a purpose-driven team delivering safe, high-quality water services
• 6-month contract, work from Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay office

ABOUT US:

Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa. We are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
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You’ll collaborate across business units to influence outcomes with innovative, strategic, and technical advice. You’ll also work alongside experienced water professionals, leveraging integrated data platforms (e.g., GIS, SCADA, BI) to identify solutions in a large urban water utility. Some of your key accountabilities / projects will include:

• Lead the development of monthly reporting and benefits analysis, as well as a focused quarterly report, to monitor and highlight the performance and impact of Water Quality Analysers across the network.
• Interpret data and develop clear reporting formats to ensure effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of ISO22000, including:
• Reviewing current practices and assessing alignment with ISO22000 requirements and preparing a detailed report.
• Collaborating with the Manager to support potential submission to a governance committee.
• Perform data assessments and generate Business Intelligence (BI) reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Undertake field chlorine testing and mapping to monitor and verify water quality across the network

ABOUT THE ROLE:

In this 6-month contract role, you’ll help assess water quality performance across the drinking water and recycled water networks, providing specialist scientific and technical expertise to support the delivery of safe water to our customers.

You’ll collaborate across business units to influence outcomes with innovative, strategic, and technical advice. You’ll also work alongside experienced water professionals, leveraging integrated data platforms (e.g., GIS, SCADA, BI) to identify solutions in a large urban water utility. Some of your key accountabilities / projects will include:

• Lead the development of monthly reporting and benefits analysis, as well as a focused quarterly report, to monitor and highlight the performance and impact of Water Quality Analysers across the network.
• Interpret data and develop clear reporting formats to ensure effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis of ISO22000, including:
• Reviewing current practices and assessing alignment with ISO22000 requirements and preparing a detailed report.
• Collaborating with the Manager to support potential submission to a governance committee.
• Perform data assessments and generate Business Intelligence (BI) reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Undertake field chlorine testing and mapping to monitor and verify water quality across the network.

Our One Unitywater behaviours - Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It – define how we work together at Unitywater. To contribute to this, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in science or engineering with emphasis on chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry or public health.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to recognise, investigate and solve problems of a complex scientific nature.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality reports and data analysis that demonstrates technical knowledge & decision making.
• Previous experience in the water industry and/or knowledge of drinking water and/or recycled water management practices; and knowledge of legislation and/or guidelines related to drinking and/or recycled water.
• Excellent interpersonal, consultative and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to influence outcomes.
• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence