• Join a purpose-driven team delivering safe, high-quality water services
• Drive sustainability by championing innovative recycled water initiatives
• Collaborate across teams and with regulators to ensure compliance and excellence

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.
We think a pretty good job starts here.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Water Quality Specialist, you will lead critical programs and projects that support public health, compliance, and innovation across our water networks. In this key role, you’ll provide expert advice across all aspects of water quality - developing and improving systems, programs, and initiatives to ensure the safe, compliant, and sustainable delivery of drinking and recycled water. Working collaboratively across the business, your leadership will help drive Unitywater’s strategic ambitions through evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of Unitywater’s Drinking Water Management System, ensuring ISO 22000 and HACCP compliance.
• Drive performance and compliance in Recycled Water Management Plans, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and governance frameworks.
• Champion innovative recycled water initiatives to improve financial and environmental sustainability practices.
• Analyse, report and interpret water quality data to inform decision-making and operational planning.
• Mentor and support advisors across the business on complex water quality and public health matters.
• Engage effectively with regulators and internal stakeholders, providing expert scientific advice and leadership.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant tertiary qualifications in science or engineering, with a focus on chemistry, microbiology, or biochemistry.
• Extensive experience in leading the development, design and implementation of water quality strategy, projects, reporting and governance within a collaborative working model.
• Proven success in leading complex water quality initiatives, and co-ordinating a multitude of diverse and complex tasks and projects in a dynamic environment
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills with a proven ability to negotiate, lead teams, and manage performance.
• Demonstrated experience in regulatory compliance, including statutory reporting, HACCP principles, and legislative frameworks.
• Familiarity with integrated data platforms such as GIS, SCADA, and Power BI.
• Strong technical writing ability – able to produce clear, accurate reports and guidelines for diverse audiences.
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence