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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. 

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   

This is an exciting 12-month maximum term opportunity to join SA Water's Growth Group as a Business Coordinator. In this role, you'll provide high-quality administrative and operational support that helps the team effectively manage recruitment, onboarding, workforce engagement, supplier relationships and governance activities across the business. Working closely with hiring managers, Procurement, Talent Acquisition and external suppliers, you'll play a key role in ensuring contingent labour and workforce administration processes run smoothly, compliantly and efficiently.

This is a varied and fast-paced position that will suit someone who is highly organised, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, has a keen eye for detail, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support that enables teams to achieve their objectives.  

About the Person  

You're the kind of person who loves being where the action is. A natural go-getter, you're proactive, resourceful and happiest when you're rolling up your sleeves and making things happen. You don't wait to be told what to do. Instead, you spot opportunities, solve problems and keep things moving, even when priorities change or the path forward isn't crystal clear.

You're comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where there can be ambiguity, and you bring a calm, practical approach to navigating it. Just as importantly, you're a people person who can build rapport with anyone, whether that's a Senior Manager, a new starter, a contractor or an external supplier.

If you enjoy variety, thrive on staying organised, and get genuine satisfaction from being the person others rely on to get things done, you'll fit right in. 

About Growth 

The Growth group is at the heart of shaping South Australia’s future. This team plays a key role in supporting the state’s housing and infrastructure growth by delivering trusted water services that unlock land for development, create thriving new communities, and sustain existing regions. With a strong focus on single-point accountability, they ensure efficiency, consistent decision-making, and seamless connections for our customers.

By bringing expertise and innovation together, they help drive smarter solutions and stronger partnerships that support South Australia’s growth for generations to come. 

In addition, your responsibilities will include:  

• Coordinate and support the onboarding of new employees, contingent workers and contractors, ensuring all pre-commencement requirements are completed. 

• Support administrative activities associated with contingent labour and contract recruitment processes.  

• Liaise with managers and relevant stakeholders to facilitate seamless onboarding and workforce commencement activities, including the ordering of laptops and accessories for new starters.  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date workforce, supplier and contract records across relevant systems and databases.  

• Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce administrative delays and improve stakeholder experience.  

• Provide broader operational and administrative support to the Growth Group as required to meet business objectives.  

Your success in this role will come from:  

• Certificate in Business Administration or Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent experience).  

• Proficiency in MS Office, with exceptional knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.  

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate recruitment, onboarding and workforce administration activities.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with relevant internal and external customers and stakeholders.  

• Exceptional organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.  

• Demonstrated ability to analyse problems and develop and implement appropriate solutions using initiative, autonomy, authority, and judgement.  

• Experience raising, processing and monitoring work orders and purchase orders, including tracking approvals and maintaining accurate records.  

Further information can be found in the attached PD - Growth Business Coordinator

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

Applications close 4pm, Tuesday 22 September 2026

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.