Water Quality Specialist

**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.

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**About the role**:
This is a newly created position working on the Wamuran Irrigation Scheme (WIS) which is an exciting project that will provide year-round water security for Wamuran farmers while sustainably managing wastewater from the Caboolture South STP. As the Water Quality Specialist, you will provide specialist expertise and leadership in recycled water management systems and be responsible for developing innovative solutions to ensure optimal recycled water quality to our customers. Additionally, you will support the Customer Delivery teams to deliver outcomes related to the Recycled Water Scheme.

Your demonstrated knowledge and experience in the fields of chemistry and/or microbiology, quality management systems and HACCP principles will be utilised to address the questions faced by senior management and operational staff. In addition, you will contribute to the development of strategies and play an effective technical role in the implementation of key strategic, corporate and operational plans.

**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:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in science or engineering, ideally coupled with strong HACCP, recycled water management and/or treatment plant experience.
- Significant experience with a large urban water utility, or relevant experience in the water industry or industrial water treatment, where you have been responsible for management of water quality outcomes.
- Experience managing legislative and statutory compliance issues and the ability to identify and resolve recycled water quality issues.
- Ability to build strong partnerships across all key stakeholder groups.
- Project management and team leadership skills with the ability to develop, coordinate and manage projects, people, and resources effectively.
- Ability to identify and solve problems of a complex scientific nature coupled with effective critical, problem solving and investigative skills.

**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**:
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 note previous applicants are not required to re-apply._**
- 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 6 December.