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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  

We are seeking a Data Discovery Specialist to lead enterprise-wide data discovery and governance at SA Water. In this pivotal role, you will translate strategic business objectives into robust data asset frameworks and metadata standards, ensuring our data is accurate, accessible, and trusted across the organisation. You will set the vision for metadata management, champion innovative platforms such as Collibra, and mentor stakeholders to build data literacy and stewardship capability, enabling smarter decision-making and long-term business success.

About the Person

You are a strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in data governance and metadata management, able to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. With strong communication and facilitation skills, you thrive in collaborative environments and can influence adoption across multiple domains. Your ability to translate business needs into data capabilities, combined with practical experience in platforms like Collibra, will ensure you deliver measurable improvements in data quality, accessibility, and governance.

About Technology

The Technology group is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology and is driven by its collaborative inclusive culture. This team of diverse professionals is dedicated to transforming digital landscapes, ensuring seamless operations, delivering cutting-edge solutions and utilising data for optimised decision making. With a focus on the future and a commitment to excellence now, the group thrives on solving complex challenges, driving efficiency, and enhancing user experiences.

In this role, your responsibilities will include: 

• Driving enterprise-wide improvements in data quality, accessibility, and governance.
• Leading the vision and strategy for metadata management and enterprise data catalog ownership.
• Configuring and optimising Collibra to support business-friendly data discovery and workflows.
• Partnering with business leaders, ICT, risk/compliance, and solution architects to align data discovery initiatives with enterprise priorities.
• Facilitating workshops, coaching, and mentoring to help business teams identify and document their critical data assets and relationships.
• Promoting a culture of data literacy, stewardship, and self-service analytics across SA Water.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Proven knowledge and experience in data governance frameworks (DAMA-DMBOK, DCAM) and metadata management.
• Hands-on experience with Collibra (or equivalent platform), including configuration, catalog curation, and workflow management.
• Ability to translate business capabilities and outcomes into data assets and metadata requirements.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong balance of strategic thinking with hands-on execution to drive adoption across domains.
• Knowledge of data modelling concepts (desirable)
• A degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Further information can be found in the attached PD –  Data Discovery Specialist

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

letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Chantelle Romeo from the Talent Acquisition team chantelle.romeo@sawater.com.au

Applications close 4pm, Friday 16 January 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.