Performance Analyst

Turn data into insights that improve safety, performance and business outcomes.

• Influence strategic decisions through meaningful HSEQ analytics and insights.
• Drive continuous improvement through data, reporting and innovation.
• Access flexible and hybrid work arrangements that support work-life balance.

About the role:

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights that improve safety, performance and business outcomes? As our HSEQ Performance Analyst , you'll play a critical role in helping Unitywater make informed, evidence-based decisions across Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ). Working closely with leaders and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll transform complex data into actionable insights, identify emerging trends and risks, drive continuous improvement and help shape the future direction of our HSEQ performance. This is an opportunity to combine your analytical expertise, problem-solving capability and stakeholder partnership skills to create a safer, smarter and more sustainable organisation.

In this role, you'll:

• Deliver powerful data insights and reporting , transforming HSEQ data into meaningful analytics, dashboards and performance measures that support strategic decision-making.
• Identify trends, risks and opportunities , using data analysis and research to provide proactive recommendations that strengthen organisational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across HSEQ systems and reporting , enhancing data quality, reporting frameworks, governance processes and the Integrated Management System.
• Partner with operational leaders and business stakeholders , providing trusted advice, performance insights and evidence-based recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Lead and contribute to high-impact initiatives and projects , helping improve HSEQ performance, strengthen compliance and deliver measurable business outcomes.

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:

Must have

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, HSEQ, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• Experience in analytics, reporting and performance measurement, including the development of dashboards, metrics and business insights.
• Strong data analysis capability, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into meaningful recommendations.
• Experience using Power BI to develop reporting, visualisations and performance insights.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence decision-making and partner effectively across all levels of an organisation.
• Demonstrated project management, problem-solving and continuous improvement skills, with the ability to drive outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present insights and recommendations to diverse audiences.

Nice to have

• Experience within Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ), WHS or operational performance environments.
• Knowledge of SQL, Power Query or DAX.
• Understanding of behavioural safety, safety culture or organisational change initiatives.
• Experience developing and improving management systems, reporting frameworks or governance processes.
• Experience delivering training, capability uplift or business improvement initiatives.

Working at Unitywater:

• 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.
• Diversity: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage, Disability and Accessibility.

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.

How to apply:

Apply online following the links, and make sure to upload your up-to-date CV.

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’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: Midnight Tuesday 6th October 2026

For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist [email protected]

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.