• Flexible and hybrid working
• This role may be based at either our Sunshine Coast or Moreton Bay offices.

Drive impactful learning programs, shape careers, and support growth in a purpose-led, people-focused organisation.

Fixed term contract to cover maternity leave commencing as soon as possible through to 2nd March 2026 with the potential for an extension or permanency.

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.

About the role:

We’re on the lookout for a passionate Learning and Development Advisor to join our dynamic team on a 9month fixed term contract covering maternity leave. In this pivotal role, you’ll collaborate with leaders across the organisation and subject matter experts to design and deliver impactful learning experiences that support our people to thrive.

You’ll lead the way in identifying training needs and coordinating a wide range of programs – from safety and technical training to qualifications and professional development. Your work will empower our teams, support career growth, and help us build a strong, capable, and future-ready workforce.

About you:

If you're someone who is passionate about learning and development knows their way around a Learning Management System (LMS), enjoys driving meaningful change, and creating opportunities for others to grow, we want to hear from 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources, Learning & Development (L&D) and/or Cert IV in Training and Assessment coupled with relevant L&D experience
• Proven experience designing, developing, and delivering effective learning strategies and programs
• Strong understanding of contemporary learning practices and adult learning styles
• Ability to tailor training solutions to meet the needs of diverse audiences (e.g. field-based vs. office-based staff)

Tech & Tools Know-How

• Skilled in using learning design tools and eLearning development platforms
• Experience with HRIS learning modules and LMS
• Familiarity with a variety of learning technologies and software is highly regarded

People & Communication Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high-quality internal customer service
• Team player with the ability to communicate, collaborate, and influence across all levels of the organisation

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 [email protected] or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor [email protected].

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: Tuesday 6th May 2025.

For further information please contact the Careers team at [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.