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About SA Water

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  

This pivotal role will drive performance, collaboration, and innovation across engineering functions, ensuring the successful delivery of our capital works program and supporting our transition to Sustainable Engineering.

About the Person

This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and strategic vision. Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a high-performing team by recruiting, mentoring, and retaining talented engineering professionals. Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that supports safety, performance, and professional growth.
• Role model safety leadership and ensure compliance with SA Water’s safety and wellbeing standards. Promote sustainable design practices and actively contribute to industry-leading WHS performance.
• Collaborate with Capital Delivery to define and implement effective strategies for engineering design and project execution. Continuously improve delivery processes to ensure value-for-money outcomes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure engineering outputs meet customer expectations and system requirements. Lead coordination efforts to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions across the capital program.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance engineering delivery, team capability, and service excellence. Encourage innovation and knowledge sharing across the Engineering function.
• Develop professional growth plans for team members, manage resources effectively, and contribute to succession planning. Build strong relationships across Engineering to promote collaboration and consistency in delivery.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Professional engineering qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Engineering) or tertiary qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Proven ability to effectively liaise and collaborate with multiple stakeholders across diverse teams.
• Strong experience in design management within engineering or infrastructure environments, including coordination of complex engineering programs.
• Skilled in preparing professional reports and technical documentation to support decision-making and project delivery.
• Relevant equivalent experience in project coordination or engineering delivery within a capital works context.
• A Diploma or postgraduate qualification in Project Management, Business Management, or a related field is desirable.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Lead Engineering Delivery Services PD.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume, by 5:00PM 27th of February. For enquiries, please contact Gregg Forte from the Talent Acquisition team on Gregg.forte@sawater.com.au

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.