Digital Investment Specialist

Permanent Full Time, 38hr week- Generous Salary & Salary Packaging options, including novated leases- Location: Fortitude Valley with hybrid and flexible working arrangements

There's No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow

There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. Our passion drives us to leverage digital innovation and technology to revolutionise the water industry. Join us in shaping our digital future, making a lasting impact, and transforming our teams. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come and shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your opportunity:
Our rapidly growing Digital & Information Group is expanding, and our newly established Digital Transformation team are seeking a dynamic Digital Investment Specialist with expertise in business case writing, investment modelling, and benefits analysis to shape digital transformation initiatives with long-term economic impacts for the community.

The Digital & Information group is responsible for digitally enabling Urban Utilities today while transforming our future capabilities to enhance digital services for our customers, community, and people. We drive Urban Utilities' digital & data strategy, oversee the digital portfolio, and manage IT, OT, data, IoT, security, infrastructure, system administration, network operations, and support services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation that is driving digital transformation and enhancing service delivery for our customers, community, and people.

Role responsibilities;- Develop comprehensive business cases to shape digital transformation initiatives.- Conduct investment modelling, risk assessments, and long-term economic impact analysis.-
- Develop program costings, benefits analysis, and evaluate change feasibility.- Utilise economic modelling techniques to evaluate the impact of digital change.- Perform risk assessments related to digital investments and transformation projects.- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to define business needs, requirements and align investment initiatives with business objectives.- Provide expert guidance on business architecture and process management in digital initiatives.- Ensure compliance with Australian Privacy Legislation and security regulations, including SOCI.- Facilitate workshops to drive stakeholder engagement and strategic alignment.

About you:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.- Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSEC, ITIL, Microsoft Foundations) are highly advantageous.- Strong expertise in Business Case Writing, Investment Planning, Economic Modelling, and Business Analysis.- Proficiency in Investment Logic Mapping, Benefit Quantification, and Risk Assessment.- Knowledge of Business Architecture, Digital Architecture (Enterprise, Solution, Data), and Service Design.- Familiarity with APQC, SOCI, and Australian Privacy Legislation & Regulations for PII.- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.- Strategic, customer-centric mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.- Demonstrated integrity, authenticity, and respect for diverse perspectives.- Adaptability to change with strong planning, prioritisation, and decision-making skills.- Security clearance/SOCI requirements may apply, depending on the role and responsibilities.

Why Urban Utilities?

At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come.

At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way.

Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region.

We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you'll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that'll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here's just a sample of the benefits we offer our team:
- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two pr