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Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
- 502138
- Adelaide, SA
- Metro Growth Cap Del
- Growth
- Ongoing- Full Time
- Closing at: May 19 2026 - 23:55 ACST
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 Project Manager, you will lead the planning and delivery of complex multi-disciplinary projects that drive strong customer and capital outcomes. Working closely with internal teams, contractors and key stakeholders, you will translate strategic objectives into practical delivery plans, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory, commercial and governance requirements.
On a daily basis, you will be responsible for managing the full project lifecycle, from early investigation and planning through to delivery and handover, while maintaining clear oversight of scope, cost, schedule and risk.
We welcome applications from experienced Senior Project Managers and Project Managers with leadership experience and a demonstrated history in managing large, complex or strategic infrastructure projects and/or programs of work.
Key accountabilities and selection criteria for the Project Manager/ Senior Project Manager opportunity is listed below.
About the Person
You are an experienced Project Manager with a strong track record of delivering infrastructure projects across the full project lifecycle, from planning through to delivery, handover and operation transition. Ideally, you have worked client-side, giving you a strong appreciation of governance, stakeholder accountability and long-term asset outcomes.
You thrive in complex, high-pressure environments and are comfortable juggling multiple competing priorities while maintaining control of scope, schedule, cost and risk. With well-developed stakeholder management skills, you confidently engage with internal teams, contractors and external parties to resolve issues and keep projects moving.
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:
As Project Manager You will:
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Work collaboratively towards achieving the strategic and corporate objectives and be part of a high performing team culture promoting one team across Capital delivery.
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Develop effective project delivery plan(s) and amend as necessary.
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Contribute to work packaging and procurement decisions that support best for project and program outcomes.
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Manage all aspects of projects throughout their lifecycle from planning through to delivery and handover.
As Senior Project Manager You will:
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Build a high performing team culture promoting one team across the delivery team.
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Drive and influence performance of direct reports/ team members to achieve strategic and operational expectations.
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Lead the implementation of short-, medium- and long-term strategies of SA Water’s Growth Program to ensure the effective transition of works into the capital delivery team.
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Lead the management of all aspects of projects throughout their lifecycle from planning through to delivery and handover
Your success in this role will come from:
As Project Manager:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or Project Management or significant industry experience.
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Experience in complex project/program management across the asset lifecycle- ideally within an infrastructure construction environment.
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Experience in managing all aspects of projects including scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, contract and change management.
As Senior Project Manager:
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Engineering and/or Project Management or significant industry experience.
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Demonstrated experience in managing all aspects of projects including scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, contract and change management.
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Demonstrated experience in leading and developing teams with a focus on organisational constructive culture development.
For a copy of the position Descriptions:
Project Manager - Project Manager - Metro Growth
Senior Project Manager - Senior Project Manager - Metro Growth
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, Tuesday 19 May 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.
