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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.

With operations and offices across the state, 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:

In this role, you will help ensure our wastewater services meet agreed levels of service by optimising risk, performance, and life-cycle costs. You’ll play a key part in shaping strategic asset decisions that support sustainable, efficient, and customer-centric operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for wastewater pipe assets by developing and refining Asset Approaches, Business Cases, and Asset Management Plans that align with corporate strategy and customer expectations.
• Apply whole-of-life costing principles and risk-based decision-making to prioritise investments, optimise asset performance, and ensure sustainable service delivery.
• Oversee the delivery of asset lifecycle activities—including operation, maintenance, optimisation, and rationalisation—to ensure performance targets are met and continuously improved.
• Identify and manage asset-related risks, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and internal policies, while supporting continuous improvement of asset management systems.
• Define asset information needs, analyse performance data, and collaborate with internal teams to improve data quality and support evidence-based planning and reporting.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promote the value of asset management, and contribute to customer research and innovation initiatives.

About the Person

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and experienced asset management professional with a strong background in wastewater infrastructure. They will bring a customer-centric mindset, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety and sustainability. Additional requirements are:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, Asset Management, or a Trade-based discipline.
• Sound understanding of asset management principles and their application in infrastructure planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage ambiguity, and make clear, informed decisions.
• Knowledge of water or wastewater infrastructure assets, including maintenance and operational activities.

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 Planner, Wastewater Assets-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, 26th of September. 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.