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About the Company 

SA Sater 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 role

We are seeking an experienced Supervisor to lead our Civil Maintenance (Major Pipelines) team based out of the Murray Bridge workshop. In this role, you will oversee the maintenance of critical assets across the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Murraylands and Coorong regions. This position provides a blend of field-based leadership, operational coordination, and technical oversight. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of planned and reactive maintenance activities that support the reliability and ongoing performance of the majorpumping and pipeline assets. This opportunity is well-suited to individuals with demonstrated leadership experience within a dynamic operational environment.

About the person

You are a highly motivated leader with a strong commitment to safety and a collaborative approach to problem‑solving. You excel at bringing people together—teams, contractors, and stakeholders—to achieve performance outcomes and maintain service reliability. You communicate clearly and professionally, build strong relationships, and thrive in a role based locally at the workshop where you can provide hands‑on guidance and support to your team.

About Operations and Maintenance 

The Operations & Maintenance team oversees the management of our water, wastewater and River Murray activities and conducts operational control activities for a secure water supply. The team is responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, integrating corrective, preventive, predictive, and precision maintenance strategies. They aim to meet availability, performance, cost, and risk targets by leveraging technical asset maintenance and reliability expertise. Operations & Maintenance strives to deliver smart and reliable services to customers while enhancing overall operational efficiency.

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:

• Provide on-the-ground leadership to a field maintenance team, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient work practices.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planning team to develop effective work schedules that maximise resource utilisation.
• Review, prioritise, and assign reactive and breakdown maintenance tasks to ensure timely asset restoration.
• Oversee the delivery of preventative maintenance activities, ensuring tasks are completed within required timeframes and standards.
• Balance corrective, preventative, and capital works to optimise efficiency, minimise downtime, and manage costs.
• Lead, coordinate, and oversee contractors operating within your area of responsibility, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and performance standards.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing and guiding teams effectively.
• Managing positive culture and engagement within teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, complemented by well-developed negotiation and influencing skills
• A demonstrated ability to foster and maintain a robust safety culture within your team.
• Experience handling high-pressure situations while managing conflicting priorities and schedules.
• Familiarity with Maximo or similar maintenance management systems is advantageous.

Further information can be found in the attached PD –  Supervisor Maintenance Delivery

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

Applications close 5pm, Tuesday 17th February 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.