Major Development Connection Manager

Interested in leaving a lasting legacy and leading a diverse team of engineering professionals in one of the fastest growing areas in Australia?

This role will play an important part in enhancing team operations, supporting regional growth across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions and delivering a better experience for Developers and Industry Partners.

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:
Unitywater is undergoing a period of significant growth, driven by major infrastructure investment to support sustainable development across our region. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic team manager to join our Development Services Branch.

Our team manages the process of connecting new developments to their water and sewer networks. This includes assessing applications, ensuring compliance with standards, and facilitating the connection process for developers. The DS Branch also help developers navigate the complex approval process and ensure the safety of their water supply.

As the Major Development Connection Manager, you will be responsible for leading a diverse team of professionals focused on the assessment of applications and delivering multi staged residential projects, Priority Development Areas (PDA's), large scale masterplan projects and the delivery of key water and sewer trunk infrastructure upgrades to service the growing region. In doing so, you will provide a streamlined and efficient process while building strong relationships with developers, consultants and peak industry bodies.

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:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who bring a passion for delivering great outcomes.
Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, town planning, management, or business (preferred).
• 10 years' experience in water supply, sewerage, and recycled water planning/operations.
• Expertise in legislation, regulations, standards, policies, and codes for development application assessments.

Ideal Candidate:

• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills, driven by commercial acumen and results-oriented mindset.
• Proven leadership in coaching and developing technical professionals to achieve business and customer goals.
• Exceptional negotiation and facilitation experience to resolve stakeholder issues and meet objectives.
• Ability to simplify technical information for diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving abilities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of contract lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated excellence in team leadership and fostering effective collaboration to deliver project success.

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. 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.

Additional information:

• We are proud to be recognised 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:

Applications close: Tuesday 27th May 2025

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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