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Principal Development Engineer

  • Pin (2)Mango Hill and/or Maroochydore QLD
  • UnionAU$150,000 - AU$170,000
  • Group (22) Customer Service , Engineering

Posted : 14/10/24
Applications Close :15/11/24


Be at the forefront of providing expert engineering advice & assessment to the Development community and make an impact on our fastest growing regions
  • Work in one of Australia's' most natural and beautiful regions.
  • We support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working.
  • Progress your career with us, with multiple learning and development programs

About us:
At 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:
Provide high level expert engineering advice, assessment and service delivery in relation to all development applications and approvals, including politically sensitive requests, corporate activities, communication with external bodies, and other matters to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
  
Key functions of the role include:
  • Assess connections applications and formulate decision notices that are compliant with legislation, Unitywater’s policies and which facilitate sensible cost-effective development outcomes.
  • Control and negotiate the coordination of the development assessment process with developers.
  • Prepare technical schedules for inclusion in Infrastructure Agreements and negotiate agreement of such schedules with developers.
  • Influence, lead and negotiate large and complex development applications.
  • Provide specialist advice with regard to water supply and sewerage development applications.
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, briefing notes and information papers relevant to applications and approvals processes and functions of Development Services.
  • Mentor and develop capability of other team members in the effective management of development approvals, inspections, field tests and audits.
  • Interpret and perform all tasks in accordance with statutory requirements, planning schemes and applicable local, state and federal government legislation, regulations and guidelines.
  • Develop solutions to engineering problems in consultation with developer’s consultants.
  • Review and provide innovative solutions to improve the efficiency of current internal and external Development Services processes.
  • Build effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  
   
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 industry qualifications such as a Bachelor Degree, or Diploma in Civil Engineering or similar field. Ongoing professional training in engineering or environmental management would be an advantage.
  • Significant experience in a similar role or in a position with a similar skill set.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience in a civil engineering environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in water supply and sewerage aspects relevant to land development.
  • C Class Drivers License.
  • Ideally you will have knowledge of, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the Sustainable Planning Act and Integrated Development Assessment System, South East Queensland Water (Distribution and Retail Restructuring) Act, Water Supply Act, the Environmental Protection Act and related Regulations, the South-East Queensland Design and Construction Code and Australian Standards relevant to water supply and sewerage infrastructure.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, including effective consultation and negotiation, with a strong focus on provision of quality customer service.
  • Demonstrated high level written communication skills with the ability to write technical reports.
  • Proven ability to interpret and effectively apply; legislation, guidelines, town planning documentation and design manuals.
  • Well-developed ability to read, interpret and implement engineering plans and specifications and apply sound engineering expertise and knowledge.
  • Proven ability to design water supply and sewerage reticulation to requirements, standards and specifications.
  
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:
We know that we are smarter, better, together.  That’s why we are committed to working in a team that values the unique contributions of all our people.  At Unitywater we support candidates with all abilities and diverse backgrounds to apply. 
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 apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up to date CV.
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 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: Monday 28th October 2024 

At Unitywater we are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we care about our candidates and commit to respond to every applicant

For further information or to request the position description for this role, please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.com

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