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: 

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Growth Central, Manager Growth Intelligence will lead the development and implementation of a best-practice Growth Intelligence Function that proactively identifies and influences future growth regions.  

About the Person: 

The ideal candidate for the position of Manager Growth Intelligence will be a strategic and analytical leader with a strong commitment to maintaining compliance with organisational and legal standards. They will excel in capturing and managing growth-related data, ensuring it is structured and accessible for strategic use. This individual will have exceptional skills in developing and maintaining a comprehensive growth information glossary and portfolio, providing actionable insights to support demand forecasting and growth strategies. They will be adept at managing growth intelligence databases, implementing data governance protocols, and facilitating the use of data for informed decision-making. As a people leader, they will foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture, providing clear direction and support to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and stakeholder engagement. 

Our leadership commitment 

Our leadership behaviours are deeply grounded in our SA Water values and are brought to life through a shared commitment to building a robust, future-focused and fun culture. As a team, we are building the culture together by: 

• Fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration and action. Encouraging bold ideas, celebrating continuous improvement and integrating timely progress into everything we do.  

• Making decisions efficiently and with purpose to deliver meaningful impact, embracing progress over perfection.  

• Championing transformation at all levels by breaking down barriers, balancing risk with opportunity, driving change readiness and enabling teams to shape the future.  

• Leading with accountability, authenticity and integrity through being vulnerable, actively listening, embracing feedback and acting with transparency.  

In addition, your responsibilities will include: 

• Research leading practices in growth intelligence across relevant industries, including water utilities, resources, and retail. 

• Define and develop an optimal future-state Growth Intelligence Function aligned with SA Water’s strategic objectives 

• Lead the Growth Intelligence team in researching, establishing, and influencing future growth areas. 

• Gather intelligence from the development sector and collaborate with government agencies to advise on growth demand sequencing. 

• Represent SA Water in external forums discussing demand data, advocating for the organisation’s strategic interests. 

Your success in this role will come from:   

• You will have a Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Data Science, Urban Planning, Economics, or Engineering.  

• Prior experience will include leading a growth intelligence or strategic planning function, ideally within utilities or infrastructure sectors.  

• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.  

• You’re a people person through and through, with excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience working across government, industry, and corporate sectors. 

• You have proven leadership capability in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that drive business outcomes.  

Further information can be found in the attached candidate pack - Manager Growth Intelligence.

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

Applications close 11:55PM, 13th of May. 

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.