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Want to be a part of a team that works together, supports each other and makes a difference every day?

At Sunwater, you'll find a workplace driven by passion, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence. Our success is built on the hard work of our employees, united in their mission to provide the best outcomes for our customers. Here, work, water and life go hand in hand.

We care deeply about our employees and strive to create a culture that values and supports each individual. Our inclusive culture allows everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table, leading to better solutions and outcomes. Sunwater offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while enjoying a fulfilling career.

Join us to deliver water for prosperity.

Job Overview

  • Work type:

    Full Time

  • Location:

    Bundaberg

  • Job type:

    Administration & Office Support

  • Applications close:

    E. Australia Standard Time

Regional Property Officer

Work.  Ready to take your property expertise to the next level?  Sunwater is seeking a dynamic and driven Regional Property Officer to join our team in Bundaberg for a 24-month fixed-term opportunity. Join a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and community.

If you're a seasoned property professional with a passion for delivering smart, strategic property management and tenure solutions - and you're ready to make a real impact in regional Queensland - this is your chance to shine. You'll play a pivotal role in managing vital land and housing assets and supporting operational teams. As a trusted advisor to the Regional General Manager, you’ll provide strategic guidance on commercial and operational risks while balancing stakeholder interests across all regional property issues.

Reporting to the Property Services Manager, you’ll lead the identification and resolution of key property matters - including encroachments, third-party land access, asset location agreements, and regional leasing. You’ll operate within Sunwater’s Property Management Framework and use the Property Information Management System to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:-

  • Development impact management: Identify and review urban development impacts on Sunwater property, in consultation with relevant business units.
  • Property Management Coordination: Assess third-party land access applications, coordinate stakeholder approvals, liaise with applicants and staff, and conduct site inspections.
  • Safety Risk Management: Help identify and manage safety risks related to third-party access to Sunwater infrastructure and land.
  • Property Portfolio & Compliance: Manage Sunwater’s regional housing assets, oversee maintenance and refurbishment, and ensure compliance with tenure and access conditions.

We’re seeking a property professional with 2 - 5 years’ experience and a relevant degree (or equivalent). You’ll bring expertise in managing diverse property portfolios, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to support strategic decisions. Experience with Native Title and Cultural Heritage assessments is highly desirable.

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including base salary starting from $113,214, plus 12.75% superannuation, access to banked time and TOIL, 17.5% leave loading and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

Water - Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life – At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

  • My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
  • My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
  • My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
  • My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career 

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future.  We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. 

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