Leader Maintenance Programs

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.6 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

Your Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Leader Maintenance Programs to join our Operations & Maintenance group and play a critical role in the delivery of some of South East Queensland's most important water and wastewater infrastructure.

Leading a team of Maintenance Project Managers, you'll be responsible for the governance, performance and successful delivery of Urban Utilities' maintenance programs. You'll bring together operational teams, contractors, asset management specialists and key stakeholders to ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with our asset management objectives.

This is an ideal opportunity for a leader who understands how maintenance programs operate at scale and can balance operational priorities, stakeholder expectations, commercial considerations and risk management to deliver strong outcomes for customers and the business.

About You    

You thrive in environments where collaboration matters. Whether it's supporting your team, partnering with contractors or working across the business, you're known for building trust, solving problems and helping deliver great outcomes.

• Significant experience leading large-scale maintenance or asset programs in utilities, infrastructure, resources, industrial, manufacturing or other asset-intensive environments.

• Demonstrated experience managing outsourced service providers, contractors and delivery partners.

• Strong leadership experience, including leading multidisciplinary teams and developing high-performing people.

• Experience working in environments where operational performance, service delivery and commercial outcomes are critical to organisational success. Proven capability in risk management, governance and assurance across complex operational programs.

• Strong contract management and supplier relationship management experience, including performance management against contractual obligations.

• Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across operational, technical and executive audiences.

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management, Business, Operations Management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

• 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

There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application.

Applications close end of day Sunday 29/11

This position is subject to relevant security clearance and if applicable, Security of Critical Infrastructure requirements.

Please note: applicants may 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 [email protected]