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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 Role:

We are seeking a rare leader who possesses both strategic and detail-oriented thinking to deliver excellence in the following principal areas:

Investment Prioritisation & Capital Allocation

A professional to lead the development and implementation of infrastructure investment prioritisation tools, frameworks, and strategies within the Integrated Planning Team. This role is critical in maximising capital deployment effectiveness and driving improvements relating to capital allocation over the short, medium and long-term.

Value Stream Integration & IPOS Management

To improve and sustain value stream clarity, connection and efficiency, you will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the Integrated Planning Operating System (IPOS) and for asset planning value stream integration and voice-of-customer mapping.

Asset Lifecycle Planning for OSI

This role is also responsible for asset lifecycle planning of Operational Services Infrastructure (e.g. accommodation, WHS, SCADA, security, major/minor plant) ensuring long-term sustainability and performance of key infrastructure assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performance culture focused on value delivery, safety, continuous improvement, and leadership development through coaching, accountability, and team engagement.
• Drive enterprise-wide collaboration and change leadership by fostering strategic internal and external relationships that enhance integration and alignment.
• Develop and apply prioritisation frameworks to optimise capital deployment across investment scenarios, aligned with strategic objectives and supported by asset planning tools.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to support governance, decision-making, and alignment with corporate milestones and the Asset Owner Model.
• Strengthen upstream integration and customer focus by enhancing connections with information suppliers and defining Voice of Customer metrics.
• Support and improve planning systems such as the Integrated Planning Operating System (IPOS), ensuring efficiency, workload balance, and team wellbeing.
• Lead strategic asset management and investment planning by developing evidence-based business cases, managing asset programs, and maintaining comprehensive Asset Management Plans that balance performance, cost, and risk.

About the person

The ideal candidate is a strong and visible leader that can effectively drive performance at both strategic and detailed levels. An experienced asset management professional with a strong background in infrastructure planning, lifecycle optimisation, capital allocation frameworks and investment prioritisation methods. Additional requirements are:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, Technology, or Mathematics, with post-graduate studies or similar in Asset Management, Business Administration, or Quantitative Analysis.
• Advanced analytical capability with proven experience using Power BI or similar tools, and working within Kanban, Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies.
• Exceptional communication skills, particularly in crafting clear, compelling reports for diverse audiences across all organisational levels.
• Strong leadership and coaching ability in dynamic, ambiguous environments, fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and team development.
• Commitment to safety and respectful workplace culture, consistently promoting positive behaviours and wellbeing.
• Deep technical knowledge of infrastructure assets across mechanical, electrical, and civil disciplines, and modern risk management practices.
• Strategic influence and decision-making experience in asset-intensive environments, with exposure to cutting-edge Asset Investment Planning (AIP) and Value Stream Mapping software.

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 Prioritisation, Integration & OSI - Position Description.docx

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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.