Senior Treatment Planning Engineer

Join a purpose-driven, collaborative team with flexible workingInfluence long-term treatment planning across our regionSupport sustainable solutions for our community

About the role:

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Treatment Planning Engineer to provide expert technical and strategic planning advice to support the long-term capacity and sustainability of Unitywater’s sewerage treatment plants.

In this role, you’ll work across complex treatment planning activities, using data, technical analysis and evidence-based advice to identify future capacity requirements and support investment decisions. You’ll help shape solutions that are prudent, efficient and aligned with regulatory requirements, while supporting the delivery of infrastructure outcomes for our growing communities.

You’ll work closely with teams across Unitywater, as well as external stakeholders and regulatory agencies, to progress treatment plant upgrade projects and provide technical input into planning approvals and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

Provide expert technical advice and direction across Treatment Services Planning activitiesDevelop data, analysis and technical information to support investment decisions and Solution RequirementsCommission and manage specialist studies to support long-term strategic treatment planningSupport the planning and development of sewage treatment plant upgrades, including input into statutory development applicationsWork with Approvals and Regulatory Planning to support regulatory approvals and engagement with relevant agenciesProvide technical advice, reports and responses to regulators and internal stakeholdersDevelop and maintain strong relationships across Unitywater and with external stakeholdersSupport planning budgets and reporting requirementsProvide technical guidance, mentoring and support to engineering peers and other teams across the organisationIdentify opportunities to improve planning processes, systems and ways of working

About you:

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:

You’ll bring significant experience in water, wastewater or another asset-intensive industry, with a strong understanding of strategic infrastructure planning and the complexities involved in planning for future network capacity.

You’ll have:

Tertiary qualifications in engineering, strategic planning or a related disciplineSignificant experience in the water and sewerage industry or a similar asset-intensive environmentStrong experience in strategic infrastructure planning, ideally within a large utility or complex organisationThe ability to analyse complex data and information and translate it into clear, evidence-based recommendationsStrong project and contract management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex planning activitiesHighly developed report writing, communication, consultancy and negotiation skillsThe ability to build strong relationships and effectively engage with internal stakeholders, external parties and regulatory agenciesA demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for customers and communitiesA C Class Drivers Licence

Working at Unitywater:

Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays.Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits. Learning and Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships. Diversity: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage, Disability and Accessibility.

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.

How to apply:

Apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up-to-date CV.

We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role. Please feel free to share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

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: COB Thursday 3 September.

For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@unitywater.com

If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist emma.guest@unitywater.com

Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples. We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.