Address- Permanent Full Time, 38hr week
- Generous Salary + super + a variety of corporate discounts and salary packaging options
- Location: Fortitude Valley with hybrid and flexible working arrangements
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:
Our Operational Standards team have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to join their team!
The Operational Standards team plays a critical role within the Operations teams as it defines the pathway of how Operations can become a Utility of the Future and achieve Urban Utilities goals and vision.
The Operational Standards team is accountable for developing the operational strategies, protocols and decision support tools and Operational Standards that will protect public health, deliver an exceptional customer experience, minimise cost in the long run and comply with our regulatory obligations and safe drinking water requirements for the operation of our network assets.
Reporting to the Manager Network Engineering, the Operational Standards Leader is accountable for leading a small team of two Engineers and one Senior Water Quality Specialist who define the operational plan to achieve the outcomes, and create tools required to manage the operational risk and support other teams.
Apply now if you are interested in defining how Operations can become a Utility of the Future and achieve Urban Utilities goals and vision, contributing to the digital transformation of how we operate the network and playing a key part in defining the future operation of the water and sewer network.
About you:
- A demonstrated ability to understand the technical dimensions of operating a water utility and the associated regulatory obligations,
- Significant operational, systems or process engineering experience,
- A proven ability to translate a highly technical topic into corporate terms to effectively communicate opportunities and risk,
- Demonstrated ability to manage and shift priorities as required in support of changing business need and manage trade-offs, to achieve best for business solutions in a fast-paced environment
- A genuine passion for being a great leader and wanting to mentor, coach and develop your team to achieve success
- Relevant degree or qualification in engineer, with experience of qualifications in hydraulics, production planning or water chemistry highly regarded.
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:
- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
- 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!
- 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" 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 *******@urbanutilities.com.au
