People Administration Officer

• Provide high-quality administrative support across a range activities
• Build strong relationships and work closely with stakeholders
• Be part of a collaborative team committed with great worklife balance

About the role:

As our People Administration Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the People, Safety and Governance (PSG) team. Working closely with the Executive Assistant and broader PSG team, you'll provide high-quality administrative support across a range of people-related activities, projects, events and initiatives. This is a varied and collaborative role where your organisation, attention to detail and customer-focused approach will help ensure the smooth delivery of services that support our people and business outcomes.

This role is based in Maroochydore with hybrid working arrangements.

About The Team

The People, Safety and Governance team is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace where our people can thrive. We partner across the business to deliver people, safety, governance and culture initiatives that support Unitywater's strategic goals. As part of this collaborative and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, build strong relationships and help shape positive employee experiences.

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 industry qualifications such as a Certificate III in Administration or relevant experience
• Experience in an administration role, ideally within a corporate or people-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office Suite and other business systems.
• Initiative, adaptability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A customer-focused mindset with a passion for supporting people and processes.

Working at Unitywater:

• Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work-life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays.
• 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, access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.
• Diversity: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage, Disability and Accessibility.

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.

We think a pretty good job starts here.

How to apply:

Apply online following the links, and make sure to upload a cover letter and your up-to-date CV.

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’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: Thursday 25th June 2026.

For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist [email protected]

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.