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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:

We are seeking a Growth Projects Controls Manager to lead the development and implementation of robust project control frameworks that ensure the successful delivery of major growth projects. This role is pivotal in establishing disciplined, independent project controls with integrated risk, schedule, and cost management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, implement and maintain robust program management systems and protocols to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency across all Metro Growth Projects.
• Manage and guide teams across scheduling, cost management, risk and change management, estimating, governance, and reporting to deliver integrated project controls.
• Schedule Management and Integration by overseeing the development and maintenance of project schedules, including critical path analysis, interdependency management, and integration of risk, cost, and resource data to support timely delivery.
• Manage project and program budgets, forecasts, and cash flow alignment with schedules, ensuring compliance with financial and procurement approvals.
• Lead risk management and change control processes for scope, schedule, and cost, ensuring compliance with Australian Standards and integration with corporate systems.
• Drive governance and reporting practices, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely internal and external reporting from a single source of truth.
• Team Leadership and Capability Development by building and leading high-performing project controls teams, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

About the Person

The ideal candidate is an inspiring and strategic leader who thrives in complex environments. You bring a proactive approach to change management and have a proven ability to guide teams toward achieving exceptional outcomes. Your leadership style is collaborative and empowering—you motivate others, build trust, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you influence stakeholders at all levels and create alignment to deliver outstanding customer results. You lead by example, demonstrating resilience, integrity, and a commitment to organisational success.

• Proven experience in establishing and maintaining Project Management processes within an integrated environment, including cost, schedule, risk, and change management.
• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or a related discipline, or significant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and deliver change programs involving multiple stakeholders in complex environments.
• Strong track record in leading and developing teams, with a focus on fostering a constructive organisational culture.
• Ability to influence and lead employees to achieve improved customer outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in large-scale transformation projects or similar environments.

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 – Metro Growth Projects Controls Manager.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, 13th of February. 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.