PLEASE NOTE: The Talent Team will be out of office from 20th December 2025 - 4th January 2026 inclusive . As a result, is it likely that the recruitment process for this role will not be finalised before this period. We apologise for any inconvenience and sincerely appreciate your understanding. You can expect to hear from us within our usual timeframes prior to this period wherever possible. Thank you for considering Urban Utilities, and we wish you a safe and enjoyable end of year break. There’s No Us Without U. Care with Us, for Today and Tomorrow There's no life without water, and at Urban Utilities, we live and breathe that knowledge every single day. It's why our people are so passionate about what they do and how they do it. And it's why we need people like YOU . Come shape our future with us and make a real and lasting impact across our teams. Your opportunity: We have an opportunity in a newly shaped Project Manager role in our Operations and Maintenance group. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead the successful planning, coordination and delivery of high-volume maintenance programs within our water and wastewater business. Working within our Maintenance Program Delivery team , you will manage a portfolio of planned works, ensuring programs are effectively scoped, prioritised, scheduled and delivered in line with Urban Utilities’ Asset Management Framework. This is not a single project role it’s a program focused position that requires you to look across multiple concurrent activities, drive consistency, and ensure our maintenance programs deliver the right outcomes at the right time. You’ll work across Operations & Maintenance, Delivery Partners and internal technical teams to provide visibility, governance and structure to our annual maintenance program, ensuring it is executed safely, efficiently and with strong alignment to organisational needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment, who enjoys working collaboratively with technical stakeholders, and is passionate about driving continuous improvement to enhance value for our customers and communities About You: You’re a natural program coordinator with the ability to manage complexity and keep multiple streams of work moving. You understand how maintenance programs operate at scale, and you enjoy bringing order, structure and clarity to fast-paced operational environments. Your strengths include ability to evaluate program performance, identify inefficiencies, and the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights that can be used to uplift delivery outcomes. What we're looking for: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Science, Finance, IT or related field (desirable). Project management qualifications or progression toward PMP (advantageous). Minimum 3 years’ experience in project delivery, ideally within utilities, construction or civil/maintenance environments. Knowledge of project management methodologies, scheduling, cost control and risk management. Well-developed communication skills for engaging field crews, delivery partners and internal technical stakeholders. At UU, we celebrate diversity. We genuinely believe that bringing together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions is key and crucial to our success as a business. You might find you meet some, but not all, of the job requirements for this role. We’d still encourage you to apply as we we’re looking for the right human being for this role - it’s about so much more than ticking all the boxes! Why Urban Utilities? At Urban Utilities, the work we do is about so much more than the bottom line. We're a leading provider of world-class drinking water and wastewater services to the vibrant communities of Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset, and Scenic Rim. As we continue to grow, we're committed to planning ahead and shaping a sustainable future around water for generations to come. At the core of our work lies genuine care: for our team, our customers, communities, and the environment. From the flush of a toilet to major infrastructure projects and residential developments, we're dedicated to being there every step of the way. Our HQ is in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, but you'll find us all over SEQ - working in cool places like the SAS Laboratory in Darra, field-based depots in Eagle Farm, Acacia Ridge, Bundamba, and wastewater treatment plants dotted across the region. We know the chance to thrive, and progress comes hand in hand with the support to balance work with life. So, you’ll access an increasingly diverse range of benefits and initiatives that’ll help you bring the best you. Speaking of which, here’s just a sample of the benefits we offer our team: Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you! Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180 Visit our website to learn more about us at www.urbanutilities.com.au How to apply Click on the ‘Apply” to complete your application. Applications close end of day 7th of December 2026 Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role. For further information please contact our Talent team at careers@urbanutilities.com.au
