People Administration Officer

4 weeks ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Unitywater Full time
  • Thrive in a supportive team that celebrates individuality and fresh thinking
  • Work that makes a difference in your community every single day
  • Join a future-focused industry driving sustainability, innovation and growth

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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About the role:

Join a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

As a People Administration Officer, you'll play a vital role in keeping the wheels turning across our People, Culture and Safety (PCS) teams. You'll be a trusted partner and go-to person, working side-by-side with a passionate team to deliver high-quality support that helps shape a thriving, safe, and inclusive workplace.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and loves variety. From coordinating key admin processes to finding smarter ways to do things, you'll be at the centre of it all, making sure things run smoothly and that every interaction with our internal customers is a positive one.

We're looking for someone who's proactive, organised, and enjoys being the calm in the chaos. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes and contribute to work that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

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: The requirements for the position are:
  • Relevant qualifications (e.g., Certificate III in Administration) or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience in a HR admin, People Administration and/or Personal Assistant, and you're confident managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and support several teams simultaneously
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Proven ability to deliver high-quality internal customer service
  • Confident using Microsoft Office and general office systems
  • A collaborative team player who builds positive relationships and contributes to a great team culture
  • Current C Class Driver's Licence

Working at Unitywater:

As a Unitywater team member you will enjoy a range of benefits:
  • Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays. Tell us what this looks like for you
  • 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, and access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.
  • Extras: We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTIQ+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage diversity, and Accessibility.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and fostering a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, where you feel connected, are safe to be yourself and supported to be the best version of yourself.

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 would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist emma.guest@unitywater.com or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor rebecca.williams@unitywater.com.

Additional information:
  • We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
  • We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and Australian Disability Network.
  • We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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: COB Wednesday 13th August 2025

For further information please contact the Careers team at careers@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.
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