At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 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.

We are looking for a Performance Engineer to join the team on a fixed-term basis until February 2027. You’ll help drive the performance of our treatment processes, supporting the growth of our resource recovery opportunities and improving environmental outcomes across the business. You’ll build data and digital solutions to monitor and report on system performance, work closely with operational and engineering teams, and identify opportunities to improve how we operate and maintain our Resource Recovery assets. You will:

Support process engineering analysis to optimise treatment steps, plant and equipment

Identify and deliver improvements to existing manufacturing processes and procedures

Collate and analyse resource recovery performance data using established tools and methods

Prepare and coordinate performance and analytics reporting for Resource Recovery teams

Execute elements of the Resource Recovery digital roadmap using agile and design-thinking approaches

Review current operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration and idea generation

Apply risk management practices within your area of responsibility

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is easy yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life.



With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.5 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 are looking for a Performance Engineer to join the team on a fixed-term basis until February 2027. You’ll help drive the performance of our treatment processes, supporting the growth of our resource recovery opportunities and improving environmental outcomes across the business. You’ll build data and digital solutions to monitor and report on system performance, work closely with operational and engineering teams, and identify opportunities to improve how we operate and maintain our Resource Recovery assets. You will:

- Support process engineering analysis to optimise treatment steps, plant and equipment
- Identify and deliver improvements to existing manufacturing processes and procedures
- Collate and analyse resource recovery performance data using established tools and methods
- Prepare and coordinate performance and analytics reporting for Resource Recovery teams
- Execute elements of the Resource Recovery digital roadmap using agile and design-thinking approaches
- Review current operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives
- Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration and idea generation




- Apply risk management practices within your area of responsibility

About you

- A university degree in Engineering
- 3-6 years of relevant experience
- Strong data analysis and reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and provide technical guidance to others
- A collaborative, action-oriented approach and a genuine interest in continuous improvement

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!

Opportunity to thrive on what matters to you!

Our people matter most. We believe that the foundation of our success lies in the talents, dedication, and innovation of our team. As we continue to grow, we're excited to open doors to new opportunities within UU. We are not just offering jobs; we are inviting you to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative community. Your skills and aspirations matter to us, and we are committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive, learn, and contribute meaningfully. Join us on this journey, where your career is not just a path but a shared adventure. Explore the possibilities, make a difference, and be part of a company where your success is our priority. Help us shape the moments to come!

Applications will close end of day Friday, 28th August 2026.

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📌 Performance Engineer (Brisbane)
🏢 Urban Utilities
📍 Brisbane