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Program Coordinator
- 501992
- Adelaide, SA
- Policy and Corp Services
- Customer, Community & Engagement
- Maximum Term - Full Time
- Closing at: Mar 15 2026 - 23:55 ACDT
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
As Major Initiatives Program Lead (Program Coordinator) will see you working at the centre of some of our most significant, externally focused initiatives. Supporting the Program Manager, you’ll help shape, coordinate and deliver complex programs, and beyond. From defining scope and managing risks to tracking progress and supporting cross-business collaboration, you’ll play a hands-on role in turning strategy into action. This is a role for someone who enjoys connecting the dots, bringing together insights, stakeholders and structured delivery to ensure major initiatives land successfully and create meaningful outcomes.
This 12-month opportunity (until April 2027), with full-time hours (37.5) per week.
About the Person
You’re an experience program or project coordinator who thrives on variety, complexity and influence. You don’t just deliver on tasks, you dig deep. You enjoy researching, analysing information and exploring emerging trends or stakeholder insights to strengthen decision-making.
Curious by nature, you ask the right questions and use evidence to guide your approach. Highly organised and proactive, you’re confident managing risks, coordinating moving parts and building strong relationships across teams and external partners. Most importantly, you’re motivated by being part of the work that is visible, impactful and future-focused for South Australia.
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:
- Determine the detailed scope, budget, timeframe and quality of the outputs required to achieve project outcomes
- Develop and implement project management plans
- Produce communication materials suitable for all project stakeholders, Executive and external stakeholders
- Understand external and internal expectations of future state and recommend new ways of working
- Manage any external contracts for development and delivery of projects as required
- Coordinate project meetings and workshops, including set up, and meeting minutes
Your success in this role will come from:
- High degree of flexibility and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, positive “can do” attitude, strong customer service and work ethic
- Sound governance and project management and/or co-ordination expertise
- Ability to influence outcomes and deliverables across diverse stakeholder groups
- Project management/Business Management/Economics/Legal and/or or equivalent experience
- Sound analytical skills and ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems
Further information can be found in the attached PD – Major Initiatives Program Lead
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Steph Haines from the Talent Acquisition team steph.haines@sawater.com.au.
Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 15 March 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.
