Work.

Join Sunwater as a Water Planning Officer, where you’ll play a vital role in the development of projects and initiatives which achieve Water Act compliance and Water Plan objectives including water resource security / drought resilience. You will report to the Water Security and Policy Manager and work closely with other members of the Water Resources team, as well as other Sunwater business units which include Operations, Legal, Environment, Engineering, Project Development and Planning, Water Accounting, Stakeholder and Government Relations, and Asset Integrity.

As the Water Planning Officer at Sunwater, you will:

• Preparing submissions to State and Federal Regulators on new and amended water related regulatory instruments (including Water Plans) which impact Sunwater’s business. This involves reviewing proposed regulatory changes to understand the implications to Sunwater’s business, communicating these changes to the business, and initiating changes where required.
• Responding to Customer and Irrigation Advisory Committee queries regarding the Queensland water regulatory framework including water sharing rules.
• Developing other options and initiatives (including drafting business cases for projects where required) which help achieve Water Plan objectives and promote water resource security / drought resilience.

 You will hold tertiary qualifications in engineering, science and/or law (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution and have experience working in the areas of natural resource management or for a water utility business. You will also bring:

• Policy expertise: Experience in, developing and applying water policies, procedures and plans to water supply schemes in response to legislative requirements, water industry drivers and other reforms shaping the water industry in Queensland and Australia
• Problem solving: Analysing problems and proposing solutions for implementation by Sunwater which are acceptable to the regulator, supporting Sunwater’s ongoing compliance with relevant instruments through investigations, analysis and engagement.
• Communication skills: Excellent communication skills with a knack for writing and presenting quality reports and findings to senior leadership, including the Board and executive leadership team

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

1. Base salary starting from $107,744
2. 12.75% superannuation
3. Access to banked time and TOIL
4. 17.5% leave loading
5. A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.  We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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