Intelligence Analyst

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.

Join Our Growth Group

With the establishment of our new Growth group, we have exciting and unique opportunities. These roles have been created to make a step change, supporting the South Australian Government's growth ambitions and proactively preparing for the scale and complexities of anticipated future demands. This group will provide a single point of accountability for growth and dedicated oversight, focus and responsibility.

About the Job

Forming part of the newly created Growth Business Group, and reporting into Manager Growth Intelligence, the Growth Intelligence Analyst provides actionable insights, forecasts, and trends to support business decisions across key teams while ensuring external enquiry response times are met. They manage and monitor changes in demand and deliver regular reporting to inform strategic actions and growth planning.

About the Person

This role is ideal for someone who is deeply analytical, curious, and driven by uncovering insights that influence big decisions. You are passionate about working with data, transforming complex information into clear actionable intelligence that supports strategic growth.

You thrive on connecting the dots, identifying trends, and turning analytics into compelling stories and recommendations. With a strong eye for detail and a systems-thinking mindset, you bring confidence and clarity to reporting and insight development. Whether it's interpreting data for long-term planning, your ability to extract meaning and vale from numbers and information is what sets you a part.

Your responsibilities for this opportunity

• Ensure accurate data capture, provide data insights to key stakeholders, monitor and track demand variations across geographical locations in the state.
• Develop and maintain demand/sequencing data for both short-term (8 years) and long-term (9-30 years) planning.
• Use forecasting tools to inform asset growth and production strategies.
• Advise on sequencing for housing growth activities based on demand intelligence.
• Leverage AI and analytics to deliver reports that enhance decision-making and expedite external enquiries.
• Engage with internal teams to understand their data and reporting needs.

Your success in this role will come from

• Tertiary qualification in Data Science, Analytics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in data analysis and reporting within a growth, planning, or business intelligence function.
• Expertise in using advanced analytics and AI tools to derive actionable insights from large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data insights into understandable recommendations for diverse teams.

Our Growth Group Behaviours

Our Growth group behaviours are deeply grounded in our SA Water values and are brought to life through our commitment to building a robust, future-focused and fun culture. We are building this together by:

• Fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration and action.
• Encouraging bold ideas, celebrating continuous improvement and integrating timely progress into everything we do.
• Making decisions efficiently and with purpose to deliver meaningful impact, embracing progress over perfection.
• Championing transformation at all levels by breaking down barriers, balancing risk with opportunity, driving change readiness and enabling teams to shape the future.
• Leading with accountability, authenticity and integrity through being vulnerable, actively listening, embracing feedback and acting with transparency.

Application Information

• To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Steph Haines from the Talent Acquisition team — steph.haines@sawater.com.au

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.

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.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business

Industries

• Utilities

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