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. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU. Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams.

Your Opportunity

We have a permanent full time Development Technical Officer role now available in our Developer Services team!

Developer Services plays an essential role in enabling the development of our communities and providing safe drinking water while protecting the environment and public health by providing world class sewerage services.

In this role you will assess Standard Connection Water Approval applications, build over asset referrals and related services for development to ensure effective and efficient water and wastewater networks. You will also provide technical guidance to colleagues and customers on the interpretation and application of policies, processes and procedures within timeframes and to resolving queries and issues.

Some of your accountabilities will include:

• Assess Standard Connection Water Approval applications and Build over asset referrals in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, codes and processes.

• Produce, update and provide best practice assessment of water and wastewater network, infrastructure requirements and impacts associated with proposed Standard Connection Water Approval applications and Build over asset related referrals.

• Assess Standard Connection Water Approvals and Building Act proposals such as build over asset referrals using current regulatory and compliance processes, systems and procedures.

• Help manage clients by providing advice, carrying out standard activities and providing support to others.

About You

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about shaping our future, and ideally have the following qualifications, skills, and experiences:

• Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.

• Can provide technical guidance when required on interpreting and applying knowledge of laws, regulations and policies.

• Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.

• Previous experience using procedures/ systems, development planning or engineering.

At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes!

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:

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family

• 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!

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases

• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more

• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au

How to apply

Click on the "Apply” link below to complete your application.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical & National Police History Check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent Team at careers@urbanutilities.com.au