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About the Company

SA Water is a modern, government-owned utility serving over 1.8 million South Australians with essential water and sewerage services. With more than 1,700 employees and $14 billion in infrastructure, we’ve been delivering sustainable, innovative water solutions for over 165 years. Our nationally and globally recognised expertise helps us meet customer expectations today while shaping future water services to support healthy communities and thriving economies. SA Water values its people, doing meaningful work, staying authentic, making an impact, and focusing on the future.

About the Role:

This is a strategic role for an asset management professional who enjoys influencing business performance, working with stakeholders across the organisation, and turning complex information into practical outcomes.

You’ll play a key role in embedding and continuously improving SA Water’s Asset Management System, supporting alignment with ISO 55001:2024, strengthening asset management capability and maturity, and enabling effective infrastructure planning and decision-making for the long term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of the AMS, involving relevant stakeholders in system development and review processes
• Optimise the AMS so it remains simple, effective and fit for purpose, aligned with SA Water's strategic objectives.
• Contribute to the integration of the Asset Management System (AMS) across the business, supporting alignment with the ISO 55000 series of standards, including ISO 55001:2024.
• Develop and deliver an ongoing support and training program to encourage optimal user adoption and embed the AMS in our daily work. Lead AMS assurance activities to support effective and consistent asset decision-making and planning.
• Drive continuous improvement in asset planning by reviewing each planning cycle and making recommendations for changes to documents, systems, and processes
• Lead the creation, review, and updates of the AMS, Asset Strategy, Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP), and other key strategic documentation
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with the relevant stakeholders to ensure the AMS continues to meet business needs and purpose.
• Prioritise safety above all else and lead the Infrastructure Planning and Strategy (IP&S) group's Safe Work Procedures reviews and updates

About you

You are a strategic and analytical asset management professional who enjoys improving systems, influencing stakeholders, and turning complex information into practical outcomes. You build strong relationships across different parts of the business and can translate asset management principles into meaningful, long-term improvements.

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary Qualification Science, Engineering or Quality Management, relevant industry certification and/or extensive experience in infrastructure asset management and Asset Management Systems.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an asset management strategy and/or planning role.
• Strong knowledge of the current ISO 55000 suite of asset management standards.
• Prior experience in the implementation and upkeep of quality systems is advantageous
• Demonstrated capabilities in change management and process improvement, including supporting and coaching business stakeholders, will be a valuable asset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will be responsible for cultivating and maintaining robust relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Proven expertise in management reviews using various auditing techniques is a plus
• Familiarity with system integration principles and asset management practices within the water and wastewater infrastructure sector is beneficial

If you're passionate about asset management, systems improvement, and creating lasting value through better decision-making, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact.

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

Further information can be found in the attached PD - Asset Management System Lead - PD.docx

Application Information: To apply, click the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Please submit and complete the application form and upload a current resume by 5pm, 24th of November. Applications received after the closing date may not be considered. If you are experiencing difficulties submitting your application or have enquiries, please contact Gregg Forte on Gregg.forte@sawater.com.au from the Talent Team for support prior to the closing date.

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 LGBTQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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