Asset Strategy and Innovation Specialist

About the Company

Every day our people provide reliable and trusted water services for more than 1.8 million South Australians. Our work helps ensure this state is a sustainable and healthy place to work and live.

Our business supports our state's prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by environmental goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for today's community, but for future generations.

For more than 165 years we have been delivering services for South Australians. Ongoing adaptation is necessary, and our people are encouraged to share and develop innovative solutions and fresh ideas.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 South Australians.

In short, we make a positive different to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day.

About the job

As ourAsset Strategy and Innovation Specialist, you'll lead the development of multi-horizon asset management strategies and strategic asset management plans (SAMPs) that align with international best practices and drive long-term planning, innovation, and resilience across our water and wastewater infrastructure.

This role is central to shaping our strategic asset management approach—embedding climate adaptation, water security, and emerging technologies into our planning frameworks. You'll work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure our infrastructure meets current and future needs while delivering value to our customers and communities.

About the Person

You are a strategic asset management professional with a strong technical foundation and a passion for innovation. You have a deep understanding of infrastructure planning, lifecycle optimisation, and sustainability. You are a systems thinker who can translate complex data and trends into actionable strategies and plans that deliver long-term value.

About Sustainable Infrastructure

The Sustainable Infrastructure group is dedicated to maximising value for customers and the community by developing innovative and optimised infrastructure plans, and overseeing the planning, construction, delivery, and maintenance of water and sewerage assets across the state and business.

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:

- Leading the development and implementation of asset management policies, strategies, and strategic asset management plans (SAMP).
- Identifying and integrating innovative technologies and practices, including AI, IoT, and predictive analytics.
- Conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies aligned with corporate frameworks.
- Managing strategic improvement programs and projects from concept to completion.
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to align strategy with customer and community needs.
- Designing and delivering training programs to build asset management capability across the organisation.

Your success in this role will come from:

- 5+ years in asset management, ideally within the water or wastewater sector.
- Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of asset management systems, standards, and best practices.
- Experience with climate resilience, water security, and emerging technologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Further information can be found in the attached PD –Asset Strategy and Innovation Specialist PD.docx

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

Applications close 4pm, Sunday 03 August 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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