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About the role

Join SA Water's Infrastructure Management Office (IMO) as a Senior Capital Governance Coordinator and play a key role in supporting investment decisions across a $3.3 billion capital program. Supporting a portfolio of more than 1,500 projects, you will lead the coordination of governance, assurance and capital investment approval processes. Working closely with senior leaders, project teams and governance forums, you will help ensure infrastructure investment decisions are robust, compliant and aligned with SA Water's Capital Investment Governance Framework.

About You

You are an experienced governance, PMO, portfolio management or project professional who thrives in complex environments. With strong analytical skills and attention to detail, you can confidently review and challenge business cases, investment proposals and governance submissions to support informed decision-making.

You are comfortable partnering with senior leaders, project teams and governance committees, providing trusted advice and guidance on governance, assurance and approval processes. Highly organised and proactive, you can manage competing priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships and drive continuous improvement. Your collaborative approach and sound judgement enable you to deliver high-quality outcomes that support effective investment decisions and governance excellence.

About Sustainable Infrastructure

The Sustainable Infrastructure group is dedicated to maximising value for customers and the community by developing innovative and optimised infrastructure plans, and overseeing the planning, construction, delivery, and maintenance of water and sewerage assets across the state and business.

Key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Coordinate governance, assurance and capital investment approval processes across SA Water's capital portfolio.
• Lead the end-to-end Capital Financial Approval process and support timely investment decisions.
• Review and challenge capital submissions, business cases and supporting documentation.
• Provide governance advice and guidance to project teams, sponsors and senior leaders.
• Support key governance forums through coordination, reporting and administration.
• Monitor governance performance, risks and approvals while driving continuous improvement.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Relevant qualifications in Business, Project Management, Governance or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in capital governance, investment assurance, PMO, portfolio management or major project environments.
• Ability to review and challenge business cases, investment proposals and governance submissions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and provide advice to senior leaders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, approval processes and assurance practices within complex organisations.

Desirable:

• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, engineering, construction or other asset-intensive industries.
• Experience supporting governance forums, executive decision-making processes or major capital investment programs.

Further information can be found in the attached position description – 

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

Applications close 4pm Thursday 5 November 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 LGBTQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

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Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.