- Play a key role in enabling infrastructure across our growing region
- Work across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects
- Join a diverse and inclusive team with genuine flexibility and hybrid working
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:
As the Senior Infrastructure Approvals Advisor, you will be the key subject matter expert providing advice on complex development approvals, environmental approvals, Native Title / Cultural Heritage, land acquisition, and licensing to support delivery of Unitywater’s capital works program and strategic ambition.
You will play a critical role in identifying and obtaining third-party approvals required for capital works projects and contribute to the development of systems and processes that ensure approvals risks are identified and managed early. Additional key functions will include but not be limited to:
- Act as a key advisor, working with internal and external stakeholders to inform infrastructure approval pathways and environmental management considerations that support program delivery.
- Work closely with Integrated Delivery Teams (IDT) and delivery partners to support approvals for complex infrastructure projects.
- Represent Unitywater in meetings with key external agencies (e.g. Local Councils, Department of Environment and Science, Department of Main Roads and Energex) regarding project approvals and legislative changes.
- Work with the Approvals and Regulatory Manager in the coordination of the compliance and potential renegotiation of operating licenses to deliver the Treatment Services Roadmap and facilitate regional growth projections.
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:
- Significant experience in statutory approvals, including preparation and delivery of complex development applications, environmental approvals and negotiations with government agencies.
- Experience in providing advice on environmental and planning approvals and land acquisition requirements for linear infrastructure and/or major processing sites.
- High level interpersonal skills, with a proven ability in consultancy and negotiation with government regulators, and a strong focus on quality customer service.
- Exposure to the Native Title Act and cultural heritage procedures, as well as experience in developing and maintaining approvals programs for capital works with complex engineering and approvals requirements would be advantageous.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Environmental Science / Management, Law, or Town Planning.
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
[email protected] or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor
[email protected].
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 22 March.
For further information please contact the Careers team at
[email protected]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.