Asset Strategy Specialist

Deliver key strategic projects to deliver on our Corporate Strategic Plan
- We are passionate about sustainability, the environment & our community
- Be part of a diverse & inclusive team, offering hybrid & flexible working

**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 the Asset Strategy Specialist, you will provide high level technical advice in ensuring Unitywater's infrastructure continues to meet with regulatory and customer expectations with an emphasis on achieving the asset management objectives. You will lead the ongoing development of the Unitywater Asset Management Framework and Improvement Plans, delivery of key strategic projects to deliver on the corporate strategic plan, and develop models and approaches to optimise Capex, Opex and Risk. This is a hands-on and key strategic position in which your accountabilities will include but not be limited to:

- Maintain and update the Unitywater Asset Management Framework and supporting documentation to ensure it is current, aligned to ISO55000, and consistent with Unitywater's sustainability ambitions.
- Ensure strategic initiatives from the Strategic Asset Management Plan, Network and STP Asset Management Plans, and Asset Class Strategies are documented in the Unitywater Asset Management Improvement Program
- Identify key strategic projects from the Asset Management Improvement program and lead the development of business cases and project management plans to deliver these projects.
- Engage with the business to ensure buy in and fit for purpose solutions are identified.
- Develop and maintain CAPEX/OPEX/Risk models to support Asset Management Planning, 30 Year Renewal Forecasts, long-term maintenance resource profiles and understand implications for asset risk.

**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:

- Significant experience developing and implementing asset strategies for water and wastewater assets.
- Demonstrated experience in asset management and maintenance of water supply, sewerage and recycled water assets, with a focus on long term planning.
- Strong project and contract management experience, including development of business cases, consultancy briefs, tender documents, budget proposals, engagement, and management of consultancies.
- Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Asset Management Systems aligned with ISO55000.
- Well-developed communication skills and a proven ability to draft correspondence, reports and procedures, coupled with strong stakeholder engagement 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**:

- 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 Thursday 13 February.