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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 you

You are a Talent Acquisition professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing end-to-end recruitment. You build strong relationships, partner effectively with stakeholders, and provide sound advice on sourcing and selection.

You bring experience across diverse or high-volume hiring, ideally within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or similar industries, and enjoy working in collaborative, high-energy teams. You are also committed to inclusive and equitable recruitment practices that support diversity, equity and inclusion outcomes.

About the job  

The Talent Acquisition Adviser position is designed to enhance overall business effectiveness by delivering sound recruitment practices, strategic sourcing, and expert selection advice, while managing end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced and complex environment. This role requires support across diverse hiring needs, including desirable experience in apprentice and trainee recruitment, and partnering closely with stakeholders. Success in this position will be driven by experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or other blue-collar sectors, complemented by a background in agency settings or other fast-paced, complex environments. A background within an internal Talent Acquisition or broader HR function is highly valued, along with an energetic and bubbly approach that aligns well with the team culture. You will bring strong relationship-building skills and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

About People and Safety

The People and Safety group are focused on ensuring workforce well-being and success through strategies such as talent attraction, diversity, and collaboration, while also prioritising health and safety efforts to prevent harm and promote overall well-being and career development.

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: 

• Contribute effectively to the team ensuring efforts are aligned toward achieving team goals
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the recruitment function and it’s plans
• Follow recruitment governance and organisational compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate recruitment systems and records
• Support targeted recruitment campaigns
• Provide guidance and coaching to hiring managers on recruitment processes and selection
  
  

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Business or Human Resource Management (desirable), or experience in HR Operational, Talent Acquisition or Recruitment function
• Experience recruiting in construction infrastructure utilities field / blue collar is highly desirable
• Exposure or experience using ATS PageUp is desirable
• Previous recruitment experience Internal or Agency
• Proven ability to communicate effectively to a diversity of people on a range of sensitive and complex issues
• Comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in a range of recruitment and selection activities

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Talent Acquisition Adviser

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

Applications close 4pm, Wednesday 17th June 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.