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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  

SA Water is seeking two skilled Asset Management Specialist to lead the development and implementation of Asset Approaches and Asset Management Plans for our water assets within the Growth group. This critical role ensures that our infrastructure delivers agreed levels of service while optimising risk, performance, and life-cycle costs—all with a strong focus on customer-centric outcomes.

About the Person

You are a strategic thinker with a passion for delivering reliable water services to the community. You thrive in complex environments and can balance risk, cost, and performance to achieve sustainable outcomes. Your ability to engage stakeholders, interpret data, and make informed decisions under uncertainty sets you apart. Additional responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with WHS responsibilities and promote a culture of safety and wellbeing across all asset management activities.
• Create and maintain Asset Management Approaches aligned with corporate strategy, customer needs, and future service requirements.
• Appraise options, apply whole-life costing principles, and develop integrated Asset Management Plans that balance cost, risk, and performance.
• Oversee the implementation of plans through operation, maintenance, optimisation, and rationalisation of water assets to achieve agreed outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with water assets, ensuring decisions are risk-based and customer-focused.
• Define data requirements, analyse asset performance, and provide insights to support decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, evaluate effectiveness of approaches, and lead initiatives for ongoing improvement in asset management practices.

Skills and experience

• Qualifications in Engineering, Science, Asset Management, or a trade-based discipline.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess, evaluate, and develop innovative solutions for complex challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt to diverse audiences.
• Extensive knowledge of water or wastewater infrastructure assets, including maintenance and operational activities.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage ambiguity, drive innovation, and make clear, decisive decisions to achieve successful outcomes.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Senior Asset Planner, Water Assets PD.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume, by 5:00PM 5th of December. For enquiries, please contact Gregg Forte from the Talent Acquisition team on Gregg.forte@sawater.com.au

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.