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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  

SA Water is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer, System Planning (Wastewater) for a fixed term until January 2027 to lead hydraulic modelling, strategic planning, and network performance analysis. In this influential role, you’ll help ensure our wastewater and recycled water systems continue to meet the needs of our customers—today and long into the future.

About the Person

You’re an experienced engineer or system planning specialist who enjoys solving complex network challenges and contributing to the long‑term sustainability of wastewater and recycled water services. Experiencing firsthand a dynamic work environment working within the newly created growth group of SA Water. Working within the Integrated Growth Planning group you will be able to work alongside asset and system planners, support state significant projects and contribute positively to the housing sector of South Australia. You combine strong technical capability with a collaborative mindset and the ability to translate detailed modelling insights into practical, real‑world outcomes.

Additional Key Responsibilities are:

• Collaborate effectively as part of the System Planning team, contributing to shared goals, supporting colleagues, and actively participating in team discussions, problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Manage your workload and deliver assigned tasks with a high level of independence, while building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop wastewater and recycled water servicing strategies using hydraulic modelling and infrastructure planning to identify system constraints and opportunities for sustainable growth across strategic, district, and tactical levels.
• Refresh, maintain and enhance hydraulic models, ensuring accurate, reliable tools that support planning, operations, and project investigations, including oversight of flow and rain gauging programs.
• Provide technical advice across the business, supporting land development assessments, operational responses, and customer‑facing teams with clear, timely and practical recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement, contributing to better modelling practices, improved outputs, updated tools and techniques, and high‑quality technical reviews within the team.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Bring solid experience in wastewater or recycled water planning, modelling, or design
• Have a strong grasp of hydraulic and hydrological principles, modelling software, GIS platforms and data systems
• Take a methodical approach to investigations, analysis and problem‑solving
• Can clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Enjoy working with others—sharing insights, seeking feedback, and contributing to a positive team culture
• Are proactive, organised, and comfortable managing your own workload
• Experience using Infoworks ICM, WaterGems/WaterCad would be highly considered.

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

Further information can be found in the attached PD - Senior Engineer, System Planning Wastewater -PD.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume, by 5:00PM 24th of March. 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. 

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