Water Quality Officer

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Unitywater Full time

We are passionate about keeping our communities & the environment healthy
- Supportive and flexible culture with a great team
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive and diverse workplace

**About us**:
Unitywater operates in one of Australia's most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. 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 a Water Quality Officer, you will provide specialist knowledge relating to the management of drinking water and recycled water quality for the provision of safe water products to Unitywater's customers. You will work with smart integrated data platforms and an online water quality monitoring network and contribute to the development and management of Water Management Plans as required by the Water Supply (Safety & Reliability) Act 2008. This is a 12 month contract opportunity, and additional accountabilities will include but not be limited to:

- Provide specialist knowledge to Unitywater staff in the fields of chemistry, microbiology, public health, and quality systems as they relate to Unitywater's drinking and recycled water supply systems.
- Participate in the implementation and on-going management of the drinking water quality management plan and/or recycled water management and prepare reports for approved Water Management Plans to meet statutory requirements.
- Contribute to the review and analysis of water quality data and the identification of emerging water quality issues.
- Participate in the review and audit of the Water Management Plans and contribute to the development, review and reporting of water quality performance indicators.

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**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 with emphasis on the disciplines of chemistry, microbiology or biochemistry.
- Experience in the water industry and/or knowledge of drinking water and recycled water management practices desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a consultative approach, with the ability to negotiate successful outcomes in complex situations with stakeholders.
- The ability to produce accurate reports and data analysis, including the ability to self-review, identify and resolve inconsistencies.

**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**:

- 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: Sunday 22 September.

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