Procurement Officer

• Support tactical sourcing, purchasing and supply chain activities.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver smarter procurement outcomes
• Be part of a high-performing, inclusive, and future-focused team.

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:

Bring your Procurement expertise to a team where impact meets purpose.

We’re looking for a proactive Procurement Officer to help drive smarter purchasing, streamlined sourcing, and effective supplier management across Unitywater.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering value by supporting day-to-day procurement and supply chain activities, managing contracts, ensuring timely supplier payments, and maintaining accurate records. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to deliver fit-for-purpose procurement and supply chain outcomes that support operational excellence and strategic goals.

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while contributing to Unitywater’s ongoing journey of procurement optimisation, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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:

Qualifications & Licensing

• Tertiary qualifications in procurement, business, or related field (desirable)
• Membership with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent (desirable)
• Current C Class driver’s licence

Procurement Experience & Skills

• Experience in purchasing and supply chain activities within a large, fast-paced organisation
• Proven ability to support procurement processes with accuracy, sound judgement, and discretion
• Strong understanding of procurement, supply chain and finance systems, and the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience delivering high-quality administrative services in a system-driven environment

Collaboration & Communication

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to the work environment
• Able to communicate clearly and follow written and verbal instructions

Organisation & Problem Solving

• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work independently
• Effective problem-solving skills with a practical and solutions-focused mindset
• Resilient and energetic, with the ability to see tasks and projects through to completion

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 emma.guest@unitywater.com or Reconciliation Action Plan Advisor rebecca.williams@unitywater.com.

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: COB Friday 1st August 2025

For further information please contact the Careers team at careers@unitywater.com
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.