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Lead the delivery and contract/technical information management of Wastewater construction and completion activities for Capital Delivery works, with a strong focus on effective quality assurance management. This includes implementing Delivery Requirements List (DRL) processes, leading overseeing comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) verification to ensure all constructed and commissioned assets meet required standards.

Provide coordinated leadership to ensure new and upgraded SA Water infrastructure is delivered to the required outcomes and customer service levels, while maintaining high performance across time, cost, quality, safety, environmental management, and continuous improvement.

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: 

• Work closely with the Portfolio Manager, build and maintain a strong, constructive working relationship with project teams, focussed on achieving customer outcomes and enabling team members to work safely and to their full potential.
• Effectively disseminate and communicate business performance, key corporate messages and current priorities and initiatives to influence the actions and behaviours of project teams.
• Ensure that Capital Delivery achieves its responsibilities in accordance with WHS Roles and Responsibilities Procedure.
• Manage the resolution of problems, disputes and non-compliances that arise during construction, commissioning, completions, and warranty periods, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Support aligned quality auditing, including participation in quality audits, HSEQ inspections and targeted verification activities to ensure contract and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and assess project construction and completions risk and opportunities and ensure necessary actions are taken.
• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships at all levels.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or relevant equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of construction and health and safety practices, standards, and quality assurance methods
• Technical understanding of water, wastewater and recycled water treatment, disinfection and distribution system facilities, assets and infrastructure throughout the design, operations, and maintenance lifecycle
• Ability to exercise judgement and experience to manage and resolve urgent matters and disputes during the construction and commissioning of major projects with the capacity to make decisions and communicate effectively, under limited supervision
• Ability to use computer applications including project scheduling tools, spreadsheets, Bi-Portal, Insight, field applications for mobile working and reporting
• ISO9001 Lead Auditor Accreditation is desirable

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 – Construction Lead - Wastewater.docx

Call Type: Internal SA Water Employees & External

Employment Type: Full time ongoing

Location: SA Water House

Enquiries directed to: Gregg Forte – Talent Acquisition Partner or Ben Seal – Manager Construction Services.

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

Please submit and complete the application form and upload a current resume by 5PM 13th of April.  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@sawater.com.au from the Talent Team for support prior to the closing date. 

At SA Water, we believe Our People Matter and Our Work Has Impact. In support of these values, and in alignment with our recruitment procedure, employees are encouraged to explore new opportunities within our business. When applying for this opportunity, please ensure you keep your manager informed as part of the internal application process.

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.