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.

The chance

Reporting to the Head of Brand Experience, Communication and Media, the Communications Leader leads a team of three: a Senior Communications Advisor, a Digital Communications Advisor and an Internal Communications Advisor. Together, the team delivers strategic internal and external communications that support Unitywater’s corporate objectives, reputation and stakeholder engagement.

You will advise across the organisation, work with executives and senior leaders, drive communication campaigns and manage Unitywater’s internal and external corporate channels. Your work will build engagement and trust with employees, customers and the community, and keep communications clear, consistent and in line with Unitywater’s strategy and brand.

Strong stakeholder relationships and communication leadership are central to success in this role.

What you’ll do

- Develop internal and external strategies;
- Provide strategic communication support to executives and senior leaders;
- Develop long form content and thought leadership pieces;
- Lead integrated internal and external communications campaigns;




- Use audience insights and stakeholder feedback to manage and continuously improve Unitywater’s corporate communication channels;
- Review conference presentations and lead annual reports, award submissions and corporate publications;
- Explain strategies and campaigns clearly to senior leaders;
- Provide advice during issues and incidents, including outside business hours when needed; and
- Manage external agencies and suppliers.

About you

- 10+ years in corporate communications, including leading a team or function;
- An exceptional writer, comfortable moving between speeches, long form and short form content;
- Strong campaign and channel management experience;
- Experience in a large, complex organisation;
- Able to think big picture and also get the detail right;
- Brings ideas that are well considered and backed by research and data;
- A collaborative team player with a genuine service focus towards internal stakeholders;
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing or public relations, or equivalent experience; and
- Current C Class driver’s licence.

Please note this role is based at Mango Hill Office and will require travel one day per week to the Maroochydore Office.

Why join Unitywater





Shape the communications of an essential service provider in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions. You’ll enjoy flexible and hybrid working, generous leave options, leadership development and study assistance, wellbeing benefits including discounted health insurance and salary packaging, and access to a range of employee networks.

How to apply

u&u; Recruitment Partners is managing this appointment. To apply, submit your resume and a cover letter. For a confidential conversation, contact Erica Brush at u&u.;

Applications close Sunday 8 November.

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Erica Brush at u&u; ••••@uandu.com or via phone 07 •••• •129 quoting reference number 46827.

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📌 Communications Lead (Mango Hill)
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