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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  

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Project Manager with Civil Infrastructure experience to lead the delivery of complex and strategic projects within our Capital Delivery Group. You’ll manage large programs focused on water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring efficient, customer-focused outcomes. Working closely with our framework partners, you’ll oversee the successful delivery of all allocated outputs on time and within budget, driving our capital investment program forward.

About the Person

You’re an experienced project leader with a passion for delivering complex infrastructure projects that make a real impact for customers and communities. Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage the delivery of multiple work packages that are highly complex due to the number of stakeholders, technical risk with capital value typically between $4m to $50m, as allocated by the Portfolio Manager
• Manage team performance, development, and engagement to achieve customer and capital outcomes.
• Align projects and programs with strategic goals, ensuring customer outcomes are met throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify and implement process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and customer benefits.
• Ensure governance, scope control, and achievement of project objectives within budget and timelines.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, framework partners, and external stakeholders.
• Anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Proven expertise in project management, including cost control, scheduling, risk management, and change management.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline, or significant industry experience.
• Track record of delivering large, complex, or strategic infrastructure projects and programs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to negotiate and align outcomes in complex environments.
• Leadership experience in building and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on fostering a constructive and collaborative culture.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Senior Project Manager - PD.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume, by 5:00PM 27th of November. 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.