Water Infrastructure Advisory Lead - Hybrid & Growth

Unitywater; Maroochydore; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility with hybrid working

Wellbeing programs and health benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion networks

Job summary

Unitywater is seeking an Infrastructure Advisory Lead to influence major development outcomes in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. You will lead negotiations on water infrastructure for large developments, providing commercial and strategic guidance while balancing community and growth objectives.

You will collaborate with developers, councils and government stakeholders to facilitate timely housing delivery and sustainable development, and prepare board-ready papers and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in infrastructure, development, planning, utilities, consulting or related industry.
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence and build strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Strong commercial, strategic and risk assessment capabilities.
• Exceptional communication skills, with experience preparing reports, business cases or recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Understanding of development, infrastructure planning, regulatory environments or major projects is highly regarded.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, planning, infrastructure, property, commerce, economics or related discipline highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Leading negotiations of water infrastructure agreements for major developments across Unitywater's service region.
• Building trusted relationships with developers, councils, government agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Providing commercial, strategic and risk-based advice to support infrastructure and development outcomes.
• Preparing high-quality Board papers, reports and recommendations to inform Executive and Board decision‑making.
• Assessing and responding to planning scheme amendments, development proposals and connection applications.
• Supporting policy development and contributing to regulatory submissions and industry consultations.
• Providing advice on infrastructure agreements, legislative requirements and development-related risks.
• Sharing knowledge and building capability across the team on infrastructure agreements and negotiation strategies.

Skills

Infrastructure experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial & risk assessment

Executive reporting

Development planning

Education

Engineering or related tertiary qualification

Job description

Unitywater is seeking an Infrastructure Advisory Lead to influence major development outcomes in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. You will lead negotiations on water infrastructure for large developments, providing commercial and strategic guidance while balancing community and growth objectives.

You will collaborate with developers, councils and government stakeholders to facilitate timely housing delivery and sustainable development, and prepare board-ready papers and