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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 job  

The People Partner plays a key role in supporting SA Water’s performance by partnering closely with Senior Leaders to deliver contemporary people strategies aligned to business priorities and long‑term workforce outcomes. Acting as a trusted adviser, they proactively translate strategy into action through insight‑led people initiatives that lift engagement, retention, workforce sustainability and inclusion.

Working alongside Executive and senior leadership teams, the role focuses on strengthening people leadership capability, enabling change and delivering initiatives that create lasting value. As a champion of culture and continuous improvement, the People Partner supports organisational transformation and ensures people outcomes enable SA Water to achieve its purpose.

About the Person

The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic People Partner who enjoys building strong relationships and influencing at senior levels. They are confident in coaching and supporting leaders to improve outcomes for their teams and the organisation. Analytical and commercially aware, they are comfortable using people data to identify opportunities, inform decisions and track impact. Moving beyond transactional HR, they partner thoughtfully and pragmatically, balancing empathy with accountability to deliver sustainable people and business outcomes.

About People and Safety

The People and Safety group are focused on ensuring workforce well-being and success through strategies such as talent attraction, diversity, and collaboration, while also prioritising health and safety efforts to prevent harm and promote overall well-being and career development.

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 strong, influential partnerships with Senior Leaders to deliver medium‑ and long‑term people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Use people data and insights to drive measurable improvement across workforce metrics.
• Coach and support leaders to strengthen their people leadership capability.
• Lead people initiatives and projects that deliver tangible value to the business.
• Navigate complex people matters with confidence, integrity and sound judgement.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources/Business/Psychology/Law or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in HR Business Partnering alongside Senior Leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of industrial instruments (legislation, awards and Enterprise Agreements, policies and procedures).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including coaching, counselling and negotiation.
• Strong attention to detail and self management.
• Ability to identify new ways to support and implement continuous improvement.
• Ability to recognise trends and develop recommendations based on data analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross functional projects and delivering business outcomes is desirable.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – People Partner.

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

Applications close 11:55pm, 15 February 2026.

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.