Urgent: Manager, Technology Group Strategy

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

This is an exciting new leadership opportunity to join SA Water as the Manager, Technology Group Strategy. In this role, you will lead the development and delivery of SA Water’s long-term technology strategy and digital ambition for 2026 and beyond. You will also drive strategic technology investment planning and development of technology-related inputs into SA Water’s regulatory submissions.

As this is a newly created role, you will have the unique opportunity to build and recruit your own team, shaping the function to meet business needs and continuing SA Water journey to a technology- and intelligence-led utility. Working closely with the CIO, executive team, and Technology Leadership, you will play a pivotal role in aligning technology direction with enterprise goals, ensuring transformation initiatives deliver maximum impact for customers and the community.

About the Person

The successful candidate will be a strategic and collaborative leader with strong communication and influencing skills. They will bring demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategies, alongside the ability to translate complex information into actionable business outcomes.

They will be confident in managing investment planning and business case development, with strong commercial acumen and the ability to partner effectively across the business. Not deeply technical, but tech-savvy with a curious mindset, they will be able to connect business needs with digital opportunities, while creating a vision that drives long-term change.

About Technology

The Technology group is constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology and is driven by its collaborative inclusive culture. This team of diverse professionals is dedicated to transforming digital landscapes, ensuring seamless operations, delivering cutting-edge solutions and utilising data for optimised decision making. With a focus on the future and a commitment to excellence now, the group thrives on solving complex challenges, driving efficiency, and enhancing user experiences.

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.

- Lead the development and execution of SA Water’s Technology Strategic Plan and long-term digital ambition.
- Drive technology investment planning and contribute to regulatory submissions.
- Partner with senior leaders across the business to align technology with corporate strategy.
- Lead business change and transformation initiatives across the Technology Group.
- Lead a high-performing team to deliver strategic outcomes.
- Establish frameworks for reporting and monitoring progress of strategic initiatives.
- Provide strategic advice, insights, and communication to executives.

Your success in this role will come from:

- Tertiary qualifications in IT, Business Management, Strategy, Law or related discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Deep understanding of technology, strategic planning frameworks and digital ambition setting.
- Extensive demonstrated experience in an equivalent leadership role with a strategic, enabling and/or economic focus.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, including a demonstrated ability to negotiate outcomes and positively influence business relationships.
- Ability to effectively lead team collaboration, culture, and change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
- Understanding of regulatory planning and reporting requirements relevant to the technology function in a corporate or government context is desirable.
- Practical knowledge of Agile frameworks and tools, and how they can be leveraged to drive strategic outcomes and team capability.

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Manager Tech Group Strategy.

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Despina Livadiotis from the Talent Acquisition team.

Applications close 11:55pm, 9 October 2025.

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.

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