About the Job

This role focuses on ensuring that new and upgraded SA Water infrastructure meets delivery outcomes and customer service standards, where your primary focus will be working in the Northern housing development areas of Adelaide.

Your key responsibilities include aligning team efforts to achieve goals, prioritising safety, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and representing SA Water in contractor meetings.

The specialist will also provide guidance on design issues, facilitate training for internal and external customers, and evaluate contractor performance.

Essential qualifications include knowledge of construction safety practices, technical understanding of water infrastructure, and the ability to interpret complex construction plans. Strong stakeholder management skills are crucial for success in this collaborative position.

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: 

• Contribute effectively to the team ensuring efforts are aligned toward achieving team goals
• Put safety above all else, be aware of and apply roles and responsibilities in accordance with WHS Roles and Responsibilities Procedure. 
• Provide high-quality customer service by verifying compliance with SA Water Technical Standards and industry regulations, providing regular progress updates, attending site meetings, and providing feedback to stakeholders.
• Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement in processes and technologies, ensuring alignment with SA Water standards
• Provide training for field operations, ensure policy compliance, and evaluate contractor performance using SA Water's management tools  

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of construction WHS practices, standards and quality assurance techniques 
• Technical understanding of water, wastewater and re-cycled assets and infrastructure throughout the design, operations and maintenance lifecycle
• Ability to read and interpret complex water, wastewater and recycled water construction plans including Dial Before You Dig plans
• Experience in managing differing stakeholder and customer expectations - Desirable
• A sound knowledge of approved materials, fittings and equipment associated with the water industry - Desirable
• Experience in identifying, establishing and implementing process improvements - Desirable
• Experience in construction, commissioning , program reviews and quality assurance - Desirable
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering/Construction and/or relevant equivalent experience - Desirable

Further information can be found in the attached PD –  Construction Technical Officer.pdf

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. 

Applications close 4pm, 22/01/2024.

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.