Development Officer and Inspector

• Enable sustainable growth through development assessments
• Provide trusted technical advice from application to asset handover
• Champion quality, compliance and safety in every outcome

About the role:

As Development Officer and Inspector, you will be responsible for assessing development applications and infrastructure works against Unitywater’s technical standards, legislation and service requirements.

From pre-lodgement advice through to inspection, audit and asset handover, you will ensure water supply and sewerage infrastructure is compliant, safe and fit for purpose. The role works closely with developers, consultants and internal teams to deliver timely outcomes, uphold service level agreements and drive best practice in development services.

This is a full-time position based at our Mango Hill Head Office.

About The Team

Unitywater is undergoing a period of significant growth, driven by major infrastructure investment to support sustainable development across our region. The Development Services team manages the process of connecting new developments to Unitywater’s water and sewer networks. This includes assessing applications, ensuring compliance with standards, and facilitating the connection process for developers. They also help developers navigate the complex approval process and ensure the safety of their water supply.

About you:

Our One Unitywater behaviours - Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It – define how we work together at Unitywater.

You are a technically capable and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders. You bring sound judgement, strong communication skills and a proactive approach to delivering quality outcomes.

You will bring:

• Relevant industry experience in development, assessment and approvals processing, civil construction, water and sewerage infrastructure, or a similar qualification
• Knowledge and experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, standards, policies and codes relating to development assessments
• Ability to assess development applications and ensure compliance with technical standards and approval conditions
• Experience coordinating inspections, audits and asset handover processes
• Capability to design basic water supply and sewerage reticulation in line with Unitywater standards
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing reports, recommendations and approvals
• Well-developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• A demonstrated commitment to customer service and delivering accurate, timely advice
• Sound decision-making skills, with the ability to analyse information and form balanced judgements
• A proactive approach to managing workload and meeting service level agreements
• A strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement and modelling positive WH&S behaviours

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 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: COB Wednesday 1st July 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.