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  

In this role you will be bring a specialist blend of technical expertise in wastewater treatment and interpersonal skills to the table. The purpose of this position is to lead operational input to regulatory business planning, strategic wastewater treatment initiatives, capital projects, business development and research and innovation to proactively support the delivery of safe wastewater and recycled water services for the community. This is a 12-month max term position. 

About the Person

An ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical knowledge and capabilities in wastewater treatment, as well as a strategic and outcome focussed approach. 

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: 

• Lead pilot studies and trials of new emerging technologies and operational techniques, including theoretical improvement concepts, to improve wastewater treatment operations and performance.
• Identify operational efficiency opportunities to deliver budget savings (technical input into budget forecasts) and make recommendations to the management team.
• Provide specialist wastewater treatment operational input into capital projects to ensure all operational risks and opportunities are considered through concept design, detailed design, tender evaluation and delivery phases of project delivery. 
• Provide operational technical input into new business development initiatives (including operation of newly acquired assets)
• Respond as part of a team to treatment failures and incidents.
• Establish and maintain respected and valued partnerships with key stakeholders across SA Water, acting as the key interface for the team.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Qualification in Engineering or Science or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in wastewater treatment plant operations
• Ability to analyse complex technical operational problems and determine appropriate solutions working under limited supervision
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Technical Interface Specialist - Wastewater Treatment.

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

Applications close 11:55PM, 2nd of May. 

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.