Manager - Reservoirs

3 months ago


Adelaide Region SA, Australia HAYS Full time

Great opportunity in reservoir management at one of South Australia's only water utility

**Your new company**

Every day, our people help build a sustainable and healthy South Australia through reliable and trusted water services. With a commitment to zero net emissions by 2030, we are guided by environmental goals and practices as we transform the supply of water and enhance the role of water utilities in today’s community. The projects we deliver are significant in both size and impact, ensuring we plan for and meet the needs of today and future generations.

As Australia’s second largest water business, we have been working together with South Australians for more than 165 years. Our people are encouraged to bring innovative solutions and fresh ideas to the table and given the support to bring them to life. In short, the work we do is delivering positive impacts to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in.

**Your new role**

As the Manager - Reservoirs, you will lead the end-to-end business operations for reservoirs across South Australia. Your knowledge of People leadership and change, Recreation Management and Biodiversity will complement this role through the planning and delivery of on-ground visitor and recreation access, land and fire management for major land holdings and operation and maintenance of reservoir assets and water supply systems. Overseeing a sizeable team, you will navigate achievement of cost and quality targets, ensuring beneficial outcomes for customers and community.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Lead programs and resources responsible for delivering Land, Fire, Recreation and Public Access outcomes.
- Develop and set performance targets and ensure effective employee resource allocation, prioritisation and drive efficiency in productivity.
- Lead reservoir operations and maintenance including biodiversity activities, volunteer programs and minor infrastructure maintenance.
- Drive the implementation and embedment of safety management frameworks.
- Build and lead an effective high performing team that influences collaboration towards achieving divisional and organisational goals.

**What you'll need to succeed**

To be successful in the role you will have:

- Demonstrated success in leading change and transformation through collaboration, communication and strategy
- Ability to quickly build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of operation and maintenance of water storage assets and supply systems, visitor facilities and reservoir reserve infrastructure.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety, water quality and environmental procedures.
- Sound knowledge of visitor management and land management principles and practices.
- Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Park Management or equivalent or significant demonstrated experience in these fields.

**Benefits and Wellbeing**

If you have a passion to work within a diverse, customer-centred business, filled with passionate and self-motivated people, where fresh thinking is valued and innovation is embraced, we want to hear from you. SA Water and Hays believe great outcomes for its customers are best delivered by a diverse and inclusive team that reflects our community.

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