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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 Sustainable Infrastructure Group

The Sustainable Infrastructure group is dedicated to maximising value for customers and the community by developing innovative and optimised infrastructure plans, efficiently managing their diary, and overseeing the planning, construction, delivery, and maintenance of water and sewerage assets across the state and business. The Engineering business unit within the Sustainable Infrastructure group is accountable to engineer sustainable outcomes and synthesises value for its partners and community.

About the job

Lead and inspire SA Water’s Engineering Delivery Services team to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes across project controls and commercial risk management for our capital works program.

This senior leadership role sits within our Engineering business unit and is responsible for planning and overseeing a diverse pipeline of capital projects requiring specialist engineering input. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered safely on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards—while managing agreed baselines for cost, time, and scope.

As the Manager Engineering Delivery, you will be accountable for the performance of your team and for fostering strong collaboration with business partners to achieve SA Water’s strategic and operational goals.

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:

• Build and lead a high-performing team – provide clear direction, coaching and support to enable staff to deliver safely, effectively, and to their full potential.
• Champion safety first – embed a strong safety culture across all engineering activities, ensuring compliance with WHS obligations, standards, and regulations.
• Develop and maintain engineering capability – oversee project planning and delivery, ensuring technical excellence, sustainable design, and fit-for-purpose outcomes.
• Deliver customer-focused outcomes – work closely with business partners and stakeholders to provide timely, cost-effective and value-adding engineering solutions.
• Foster collaboration and culture – promote teamwork, innovation and knowledge sharing within Engineering and across the wider organisation.
• Ensure sound governance and quality – maintain robust processes, standards and KPIs that deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation – identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, leverage emerging technologies and adopt industry best practice.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven track record in project management, specifically within engineering-focused initiatives.
• Extensive experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering design teams across capital programs/projects.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including navigating challenges, fostering collaboration, and driving strategic transformation.
• Strong background in managing external consultants and contractors to deliver project outcomes.
• In-depth understanding of engineering procedures and practices, with a focus on managing technical risk in large-scale engineering environments.
• Postgraduate qualifications and practical experience in customer engagement and business development strategies.
• Post graduate qualifications is desirable

Further information can be found in the attached candidate pack – Candidate pack - Manager Engineering Delivery.pdf

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. Please note, Resume is to be no longer than 3 pages long and to be achievement oriented.

For enquiries or the PD, please contact Gregg Forte from the Talent Acquisition team Gregg.forte@sawater.com.au  

Applications close 5pm, 11th of September 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 LGBTQ+ 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.