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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.

With operations and offices across the state, 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:

SA Water is seeking an experienced leader to drive the planning, development, and implementation of Asset Management Plans and Approaches for our Wastewater (WW) and Recycled Water (RW) assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Build a collaborative, safety-first culture by coaching, challenging, and developing team members, while fostering future leadership capability.
• Deliver strategic objectives for Wastewater (WW) and Recycled Water (RW) assets, incorporating demand forecasting and robust asset strategies.
• Use data-driven tools to evaluate and prioritise asset interventions, developing Asset Management Plans that optimise performance, cost, and risk.
• Manage Asset Investment Programs to ensure efficient capital deployment and write compelling, evidence-based business cases for timely investment.
• Ensure seamless integration of asset planning with broader business functions, delivering fit-for-purpose outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of Asset Management Plans across the full asset lifecycle—operation, maintenance, optimisation, and rationalisation—while proactively managing risks and performance.
• Define asset information needs, ensure effective data use for decision-making, and support external inquiries with timely, accurate information.

About the Person

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can think at both strategic and detailed levels, with a passion for asset management and delivering customer-focused outcomes. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment and bring a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership capability, and strategic foresight. Additional requirements are:

• Holds qualifications in Engineering, Science, or Asset Management, with deep knowledge of asset management principles and infrastructure assets in water or wastewater systems.
• Proven experience in leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams in dynamic environments, with a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering a culture of safety, respect, and positive team behaviours.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences and produce high-quality reports.
• Strong understanding of modern risk management frameworks and tools, with sound analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex challenges.
• Ability to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions that align with organisational goals and service expectations.
• Experienced in using PowerBI (or similar tools) for data insights and applying agile work methods such as Kanban or Lean.

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 - Lead Asset Planner - WW Systems Facilities_26SEP25.docx

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

Please submit and complete the application form and upload a current resume by 5pm, 17th of October. 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 on Gregg.forte@sawater.com.au from the Talent Team for support prior to the closing date.

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 LGBTQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.