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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 opportunity to make a tangible difference in workplace safety across regional South Australia. We’re recruiting three Operations & Maintenance Health and Safety Coordinators based in or around Mt Gambier, Berri, and Crystal Brook, each playing a critical role in supporting frontline operations and embedding effective safety practices on the ground.

Working closely with operational leaders and Health & Safety Business Partners, this hands-on role offers variety, influence, and purpose. You’ll coach teams, support safety systems and programs, and help build a proactive safety culture that empowers people and reduces risk.

About the Person

The ideal candidate is a practical, people-focused safety professional who thrives in operational environments. They take a hands-on approach to health and safety and are confident working alongside field teams to embed safer ways of working.

They have a sound understanding of WHS systems and legislation and can translate this into meaningful actions on the ground. With strong communication and coaching skills, they build trusted relationships, support frontline leaders, and foster a culture where safety is owned and valued.

They are proactive, curious, and improvement-minded, comfortable conducting audits, contributing to investigations, and identifying ways to enhance systems and processes. Above all, they lead with integrity, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting others to work safely and effectively.

About People and Safety

The People and Safety group are focused on ensuring workforce well-being and success through strategies such as talent attraction, diversity, and collaboration, while also prioritising health and safety efforts to prevent harm and promote overall well-being and career development.

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: 

• Champion health & safety at the front line, partnering with leaders to manage risks and promote safety culture.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of safety systems, tools, and local improvement plans.
• Mentor and coach frontline leaders and workers to build capability and support behaviour change.
• Lead and participate in audits, inspections, and investigations, turning insights into improvement.
• Monitor health and safety performance and support operational compliance with key frameworks and legislation.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (minimum Cert IV) or relevant operational experience,
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and incident investigation training (e.g. ICAM or Taproot).
• Strong operational understanding of Health & Safety management systems.
• Demonstrated competency in internal auditing and applying compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to coach and engage others.
• Proven track record in Health & Safety, with sound knowledge of legislative requirements and a positive safety record.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Operations & Maintenance Safety Coordinator.

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

Applications close 11:55pm, 3 July 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.