Asset Strategy Specialist

About us:
At Unitywater, we operate in a diverse and inclusive environment where no two days are the same. We provide essential water supply and reliable utilities services to the Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa regions that account for 16% of Queensland’s population. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to service our communities with smart and environmentally sustainable practices.
We think a pretty good job starts here………

About the role:
As the Asset Strategy Specialist, you will provide high level technical advice in ensuring Unitywater’s infrastructure continues to meet with regulatory and customer expectations with an emphasis on achieving the asset management objectives. You will lead the ongoing development of the Unitywater Asset Management Framework and Improvement Plans, delivery of key strategic projects to deliver on the corporate strategic plan, and develop models and approaches to optimise Capex, Opex and Risk. This is a hands on and key strategic position in which your accountabilities will include but not be limited to:
  

• Maintain and update the Unitywater Asset Management Framework and supporting documentation to ensure it is current, aligned to ISO55000, and consistent with Unitywater’s sustainability ambitions.
• Ensure strategic initiatives from the Strategic Asset Management Plan, Network and STP Asset Management Plans, and Asset Class Strategies are documented in the Unitywater Asset Management Improvement Program
• Identify key strategic projects from the Asset Management Improvement program and lead the development of business cases and project management plans to deliver these projects.
• Engage with the business to ensure buy in and fit for purpose solutions are identified.
• Develop and maintain CAPEX/OPEX/Risk models to support Asset Management Planning, 30 Year Renewal Forecasts, long-term maintenance resource profiles and understand implications for asset risk.

 
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:  

• Significant experience developing and implementing asset strategies for water and wastewater assets.
• Demonstrated experience in asset management and maintenance of water supply, sewerage and recycled water assets, with a focus on long term planning.
• Strong project and contract management experience, including development of business cases, consultancy briefs, tender documents, budget proposals, engagement, and management of consultancies.
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of Asset Management Systems aligned with ISO55000.
• Well-developed communication skills and a proven ability to draft correspondence, reports and procedures, coupled with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

  
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 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 Friday 19 April.

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 *******@unitywater.com