Area Manager Field Services

Unitywater
Area Manager Field Services
Unitywater


About us:
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. 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 Area Manager Field Services you will be responsible for leading the planned and reactive civil maintenance works across the Moreton Bay and/or Sunshine Coast region. Working closely with the support and guidance from the Manager Field Services, you will become an influential mentor to the Field Services crew focusing on the teams’ development. You will ensure a safe, capable, and engaged workforce, fostering a ‘zero harm’ safety culture. Applying your commercial acumen, you will identify and execute opportunities to improve budget performance focusing on efficiency. Putting to use your technical expertise, you will coach team members to navigate through effective operational outcomes.
  
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:
  

  • Relevant practical operational experience coupled with a degree in civil engineering or a management discipline.
  • Thorough understanding of water industry workplace health and safety compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Previous experience in leading and managing an operations and maintenance workforce or similar field-based workforce.
  • Proven ability to effectively oversee and influence a field-based workforce to optimise safety and maximise productivity.
  • Strong commercial acumen with budgets more than $5 million.
  • Demonstrable experience in managing emergency response situations.
  • Ability to effectively present complex information clearly in written or oral form.
  • Ability to build long term relationships with executives, stakeholders, peers and subordinates.
  • An in-depth understanding of water supply, sewerage and recycled water operation and maintenance activities.
  • C Class Driver License.  

  
Working at Unitywater:
Why is a career at Unitywater a pretty good choice?
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:
We know that we are smarter, better, together.  That’s why we are committed to working in a team that values the unique contributions of all our people.  At Unitywater we support candidates with all abilities and diverse backgrounds to apply. 
It’s a pretty good place to work when you can support the community, focus on sustainability, and develop and learn interesting and innovative things.
  
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:  COB Tuesday 28 January.

At Unitywater we are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we care about our candidates and commit to respond to every applicant.
For further information or to request the position description for this role, please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.comWe are passionate about keeping our communities & the environment healthy, Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, Permanent full-time position in the Moreton Bay / Sunshine Coast regions

Unitywater
Area Manager Field Services
Unitywater


About us:
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth. 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 Area Manager Field Services you will be responsible for leading the planned and reactive civil maintenance works across the Moreton Bay and/or Sunshine Coast region. Working closely with the support and guidance from the Manager Field Services, you will become an influential mentor to the Field Services crew focusing on the teams’ development. You will ensure a safe, capable, and engaged workforce, fostering a ‘zero harm’ safety culture. Applying your commercial acumen, you will identify and execute opportunities to improve budget performance focusing on efficiency. Putting to use your technical expertise, you will coach team members to navigate through effective operational outcomes.
  
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:
  

  • Relevant practical operational experience coupled with a degree in civil engineering or a management discipline.
  • Thorough understanding of water industry workplace health and safety compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Previous experience in leading and managing an operations and maintenance workforce or similar field-based workforce.
  • Proven ability to effectively oversee and influence a field-based workforce to optimise safety and maximise productivity.
  • Strong commercial acumen with budgets more than $5 million.
  • Demonstrable experience in managing emergency response situations.
  • Ability to effectively present complex information clearly in written or oral form.
  • Ability to build long term relationships with executives, stakeholders, peers and subordinates.
  • An in-depth understanding of water supply, sewerage and recycled water operation and maintenance activities.
  • C Class Driver License.  

  
Working at Unitywater:
Why is a career at Unitywater a pretty good choice?
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:
We know that we are smarter, better, together.  That’s why we are committed to working in a team that values the unique contributions of all our people.  At Unitywater we support candidates with all abilities and diverse backgrounds to apply. 
It’s a pretty good place to work when you can support the community, focus on sustainability, and develop and learn interesting and innovative things.
  
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:  COB Tuesday 28 January.

At Unitywater we are proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we care about our candidates and commit to respond to every applicant.
For further information or to request the position description for this role, please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.comWe are passionate about keeping our communities & the environment healthy, Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, Permanent full-time position in the Moreton Bay / Sunshine Coast regions

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