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 looking for an experienced Process Engineer to join our team on a contract basis, supporting the performance, compliance and optimisation of our sewage treatment plants, recycled water schemes and biosolids reuse programs.
This is a hands-on technical role working across operational and capital environments, where you will influence plant performance, environmental outcomes and long-term asset capability.
You will:
- Monitor and optimise sewage treatment, recycled water and biosolids systems to ensure environmental and public health compliance
- Analyse and trend plant data, develop KPIs and deliver clear, actionable technical reporting to operational and leadership stakeholders
- Improve treated water and biosolids quality, reduce operating costs, increase energy efficiency and enhance process capacity
- Provide technical input across the asset lifecycle — including planning studies, business cases, design reviews, HAZOPs, commissioning, performance testing and post-commissioning optimisation
- Resolve process and equipment issues using structured problem-solving, quality control and risk management principles
- Coordinate testing and monitoring programs with plant leaders, laboratory teams and field crews
- Contribute to safe and reliable plant operations, including incident response and continuous improvement initiatives
You are a technically competent and analytical engineer who enjoys partnering with operational teams to improve performance outcomes. You bring sound engineering judgement and a hands-on, solutions-focused approach.
You’ll bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in Chemical, Environmental or related Engineering discipline
- Experience in sewage treatment processes, nutrient removal, sludge thickening, digestion and dewatering, and advanced water treatment technologies
- Experience with recycled water and biosolids reuse schemes and relevant environmental legislation
- Analytical capability, including high proficiency in Excel and experience working with SCADA systems
- Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong organisational and decision-making capability in complex operational environments
- 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 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: Sunday 15 March.
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.