About us:
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, 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:
We are excited to offer a Leading Hand opportunity at our Southern Service Centre in Morayfield, where you will lead a team to deliver key construction and maintenance activities for Unitywater. In this hands-on role, your responsibilities will include pipe laying, connecting to existing infrastructure, and modifying or replacing manholes, valve pits, overflow structures, pump stations, and associated pipe work, valves, and fittings. You will play a vital role in ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with SEQ codes, while implementing and monitoring traffic, environmental management plans, and site controls. This is your chance to lead a dedicated crew, make a real impact on essential infrastructure, and prioritize safety every step of the way. Join the Unitywater team and help us keep our communities connected!

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:

• A positive, solution-focused attitude and a strong safety focus.
• Leadership skills to guide a crew in construction and maintenance tasks, including mentoring and on-the-job training.
• Proficient in excavation, trenching, pipe laying, slinging and lifting loads, working around services, cable location, de-watering, and traffic management.
• Visible safety leadership with experience in assessing and controlling hazards to ensure safe onsite work in line with safe work method statements.
• Demonstrated experience in pipe laying for water and sewage infrastructure and installation of metered water connections.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards for working with potable water.
• Holds an MR or C Class Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Familiarity with Unitywater systems and processes (Maximo, EzMax, Unimap, risk assessment processes) is highly regarded however not essential.

Working at Unitywater:
As a Unitywater team member you will enjoy a range of benefits:

• Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays. Tell us what this looks like for you!
• Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits.
• Learning and Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, and access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.
• Extras: We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTIQ+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage diversity, and Accessibility.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and fostering a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, where you feel connected, are safe to be yourself and supported to be the best version of yourself.

We strive to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and encourage all suitable applicants to apply for this role. Please feel free to share your pronouns and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist emma.guest@unitywater.com or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor rebecca.williams@unitywater.com.

Additional information:

• We are proud to be recognized as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
• We are proud members of Pride in Diversity and Australian Disability Network.
• We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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 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: Monday 21st April 2025

For further information please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.com