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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 Program Director will lead and integrate activities across the five Growth Planning streams, the wider Growth team, and key SA Water business units to ensure aligned, consistent, and stakeholder-focused planning outcomes. Operating as a manager among equals, they will guide program delivery - including project planning, procurement, scheduling, and risk mitigation - while navigating complex cross-organisation relationships and escalating risks as needed to protect government commitments. The role requires deep expertise in program and change management to meet all cost, schedule, and scope objectives.

About the Person

You are a driven, strategic leader who is hungry for success yet brings balanced, thoughtful decision-making. You don’t sit back - you challenge, influence, and unite diverse stakeholders to shape aligned outcomes. Experience in advisory or consulting within the water sector, government, or early-stage planning environments will set you up for success. You’re comfortable operating in early-stage planning environments and have built a career on navigating ambiguity, aligning stakeholders, and turning complex problems into coordinated, practical solutions.

About Growth

The Growth group is at the heart of shaping South Australia’s future. This team plays a key role in supporting the state’s housing and infrastructure growth by delivering trusted water services that unlock land for development, create thriving new communities, and sustain existing regions. With a strong focus on single-point accountability, they ensure efficiency, consistent decision-making, and seamless connections for our customers. By bringing expertise and innovation together, they help drive smarter solutions and stronger partnerships that support South Australia’s growth for generations to come.

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 an effective Integration and Master Planning function that works collaboratively toward achieving the project goals
• Accountable for effective program governance
• Lead Program delivery engagement with key personnel consultants and partners.
• Lead development and delivery of planning integration across SA Water to ensure Growth objectives are met

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Hold relevant project management, advisory or related tertiary qualifications and/or industry knowledge, and understanding of relevant technical, regulatory and policy requirements.
• An understanding of the South Australian water sector, design and delivery processes and strategic planning processes.
• Highly developed strategic and analytical skills and demonstrated capacity to successfully manage assessment and resolution of complex issues across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and multi-task.
• Stakeholder management skills, including a demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, effect long lasting relationships, and drive mutually acceptable outcomes.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Program Director Growth Integration

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

Applications close 4pm, 15th December, 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 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.