About the Company 

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians. 

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between. 

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations. 

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities. 

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact, and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians. 

About the Job

Deliver high-quality asset data for SA Water’s GIS asset register to support planning, operations and service delivery. This role ensures data integrity across critical infrastructure systems and supports management of data to ensure it is fit for current and future needs.

About Sustainable Infrastructure

The Sustainable Infrastructure group is dedicated to maximising value for customers and the community by developing innovative and optimised infrastructure plans, and overseeing the planning, construction, delivery, and maintenance of water and sewerage assets across the state and business.

Your responsibilities for this opportunity 

Fostering trust with our people, customers and community by providing expert advice and service that ensure we effectively communicate and engage audiences with our business strategy and its delivery across South Australia, every day. 

You will: 

• Review asset data handover packages from capital projects, ensuring compliance with GIS and asset register standards
• Develop and implement data management plans and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide technical expertise in systems such as GIS, Maximo, and Meridian
• Support data architecture design and contribute to corporate asset register governance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Capital Delivery, Growth, Field Ops, and Asset Planning

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Qualifications in information systems, data management, or a related field
• Experience working with GIS, Python, or SQL
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• A detail-oriented approach with a focus on accuracy and data integrity
• Prior exposure to infrastructure or utilities environments
• Confidence in providing professional feedback and guiding stakeholders to meet data standards

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Position Description - Asset Data Management Specialist.pdf

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Brit Lee from the Talent Acquisition team brit.lee@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 4pm, 9th June 2025.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.