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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  

Join our team as a Coordinator Barrages and take on the exciting challenge of overseeing the operation and maintenance of the iconic barrages at Goolwa, Mundoo, Boundary Creek, Ewe Island, and Tauwitcherie.

If you enjoy working outdoors, thrive in a hands-on leadership role, and have a passion for growing, developing, and inspiring a team, this is the opportunity for you!

About Operations and Maintenance 

Our team operates and maintains the barrages, conducting operational control activities for a secure water supply within the Lower Lakes and the River Murray. The team is also responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency.

In addition, your responsibilities will include: 

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: 

• Lead, mentor, and support your team to work collaboratively and achieve operational goals.
• Provide exceptional customer service and take personal responsibility for customer satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance by implementing and following corporate health and safety procedures and guidelines.
• Regularly review budgets and implement cost-saving measures to meet business targets.
• Operate and maintain barrage structures to a high standard, including monitoring, reporting, and managing daily flows and water levels to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Lead a team of five, including a Team Leader, and foster a culture of accountability, development, and success.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Proven ability to effectively develop, motivate, and lead a team – Essential
• Understanding of river systems and the operation of barrages, locks, and environmental structures – Desirable
• Proficiency with modern computerised and reporting systems – Essential
• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate integrity in decision-making – Essential
• Experience developing and implementing work programs – Essential
• Demonstrated ability to manage expenditure within budget – Essential
• Coxswain Certificate and/or Boat Licence – Desirable

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Coordinator Barrages RMO

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

Applications close 4pm, Thursday 4th December 2025.

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.