Major Developments Planning Manager - Sunshine Coast, Australia - Unitywater

Unitywater
Unitywater
Verified Company
Sunshine Coast, Australia

2 weeks ago

Olivia Brown

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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.


About the role:


As the Major Development Planning Manager, you will be responsible for planning the provision of services to the emerging communities and for establishment of necessary infrastructure agreements required to ensure equitable assignment of cost and responsibility for delivery of necessary infrastructure.

With a strong interface across the business, this position is key to ensuring engagement of stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

Leading a small team, you will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and Managers to develop, implement, and manage internal and external stakeholders in relation to our strategic planning and asset reliability.

Another key component of this position will be facilitating sustainable and timely development of the emerging communities by:


  • Actively supporting the Councils in facilitation of sustainable planned development by establishing servicing plans for the emerging communities.
  • Managing risk arising from development of land outside of the Future Connections Area and ensuring that the executive and Board are kept informed of the level of risk.
  • Negotiating terms and conditions of water infrastructure agreements to mitigate financial risk while providing reasonable terms for timely progression of planned development.
  • Providing technical advice to support preparation of submissions about future and existing Planning Schemes in respect of proposed or planned development outside of Unitywater's Future Connections Area.
  • Working with the Planning and Engineering teams to deliver the required Concept and Detailed Business Cases to support investment in projects

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:

  • Engineering degree (ideally Civil or Environmental), with significant experience within a utilities or an infrastructure environment, and a focus on asset planning.
  • A strong understanding of infrastructure planning, demand forecasting, and water industry regulatory environment.
  • Previous experience leading a team is preferable, and the ability to identify where technical, social or commercial processes need improvement and implement what is required to ensure outcomes are delivered.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, coupled with experience in liaising and consulting at Board and Executive level, and with Developers and other internal and external stakeholders.

Working at Unitywater:


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:


Applications close:
COB Tuesday 21 February.
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