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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  

In this role, you will work closely with operational teams, customers, and key stakeholders to provide technical advice, evaluate performance data, support compliance activities, and identify opportunities to optimise trade waste and network performance.

Reporting to the Trade Waste Technical Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting operational performance through data analysis, investigations, reporting, and technical problem-solving.

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.

About you

You are an analytical and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver practical outcomes. You can confidently interpret technical information, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, and use data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

You will: 

• Deliver high-level technical advice to operational teams and customers on trade waste management, wastewater networks, compliance requirements, and operational performance.
• Monitor and analyse trade waste performance data, calculate KPI performance, and prepare regulatory reports for EPA, NPI, ESCOSA, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and implement initiatives that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of Trade Waste and Network Operations.
• Conduct investigations into operational issues, pollution incidents, and trade waste impacts, providing recommendations and contributing to root cause analyses.
• Build strong relationships across operational teams, customers, and key stakeholders, providing technical guidance, training, and support to achieve shared outcomes.
• Support a strong safety culture by developing safe work practices, ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, and contributing to safe systems of work for trade waste operations.

Your success in this role will come from: 

• Relevant qualification or experience in Science, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Ability to influence and share technical knowledge with operational teams, customers, and key stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with operational systems, with the ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Experience or knowledge of trade waste, wastewater networks, wastewater treatment, or related operational environments, including investigations and performance monitoring.

Benefits you will get in return:

• Work with cutting edge technology on a variety of assets and diverse projects
• Mentorship and opportunities to build up the technical knowledge in engineering to shape the future of the organisation
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Wellbeing days, Cultural Leave, Volunteering Day
• Super SA benefits
• Option to extend your holidays by Purchasing Leave

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Technical Support Officer Trade Waste.docx

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 5pm, 14th of September.  

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.