* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in project delivery and performance
* Lead improvement initiatives to enhance value, performance & efficiency
* Work from Maroochydore or Mango Hill office, with hybrid working available
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.
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About the role:
As the Commercial Advisory Manager, you will lead up to 10 team members and be responsible for the integrated design and leadership of strategic, commercial business outcomes across the Unitywater Capital portfolio through expert advisory and solutions-driven support throughout the lifecycle of all infrastructure projects. The key functions of the role will include but not be limited to:
* Lead and develop the contract administration team to manage variations, claims, and amendments, ensuring efficient resource allocation across the SIS contract management workload.
* Resolve contractual disputes, identify, manage and mitigate agreed risks, and ensure alignment with organisational goals and program/project objectives, in conjunction with SIS SLT, Manager, Commercial, Risk and Advisory and UW Contract Managers
* Design and implement integrated processes and ways of working that ensure timely execution of contractual obligations by contractors, suppliers, and external partners.
* Work with Manager, Commercial, Risk and Advisory, to drive continuous improvement initiatives in contract management to enhance value for money, performance, and efficiency across projects.
* As part of a broader transformation program, develop and provide advice on best practice, governance and frameworks and solutions to meet agreed business requirements.
* Facilitate the integration of commercial, risk, and operational strategies and process across SIS, ensuring SIS capital program alignment with Unitywater's broader growth goals, strategic ambitions and operational excellence.
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:
* Proven experience delivering advisory services that solve complex project challenges, enhance contract and project performance, manage risk, and drive innovative commercial outcomes—ideally in collaboration with senior leadership.
* Previous experience in water supply, sewerage and recycled water planning or similar asset intensive infrastructure experience, advising on the full capital project lifecycle from concept development to execution and handover, including risk identification and mitigation.
* Demonstrated experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives and managing change across an organisation, as well as the ability to implement innovative solutions that enhance operational and commercial performance.
* Extensive knowledge of governance and compliance requirements in infrastructure projects, with experience implementing ISO standards and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. A background in conducting audits, managing compliance activities, and overseeing quality assurance processes is highly valuable.
* Bachelor's degree in business, Law, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; coupled with previous leadership experience.
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 emma.guest@unitywater.com or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor rebecca.williams@unitywater.com.
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 3 August.
For further information please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.com
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.
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