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’re looking for an engaged and technically strong Principal Project Manager to lead and support the delivery of key infrastructure projects, including solar switchboards, SCADA & RTU programs, in various STP’s across our region.
In this role, you’ll bring your project management expertise, technical knowledge, and leadership skills to guide complex projects through the full lifecycle — from setup and approvals through to commissioning, handover, and the on-maintenance period. You’ll also play a pivotal role in mentoring and supporting project teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with Unitywater’s strategic ambition.
What you’ll be doing:
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to act as a primary liaison between Partner Representatives and internal teams.
- Coordinate access to shared services and facilitate smooth project integration into Unitywater systems and processes.
- Provide technical, asset, and compliance guidance to project teams throughout the lifecycle.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and Partners to plan commissioning, reliability activities, procurement strategies, and smooth asset handover.
- Support governance, assurance, reporting, and effective record-keeping.
- Contribute to monthly reporting, highlighting progress, risks, and potential obstacles.
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 delivering infrastructure projects within the water sector or a similar industry, preferably in a client-side or integration role within a collaborative working environment.
- Hold an electrical degree, trade qualification, or similar.
- Demonstrated experience with Solar, SCADA & RTU programs and associated infrastructure.
- Experience working across multidisciplinary teams, effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to negotiate and influence positive outcomes.
- Brings a solutions-focused approach and strong decision-making skills.
- Is confident mentoring and supporting other project managers and team members.
- Current C-Class Driver’s Licence.
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 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 Diversityand Australian Disability Network.
- We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer– we commit to respond to every applicant.
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: COB Monday 12 January.
For further information please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.com
Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples. We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.