Innovation Coordinator

**Who are we?**:
We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

**The role**:
An exciting opportunity as an Innovation Coordinator working in the Research and Development team at South East Water (SEW) is now available Reporting to the Innovation Manager, you will work in collaboration to build capability, internal culture, tools and outcomes to help SEW deliver its vision to_ 'Innovate with Purpose'._

The below responsibilities will form part of this new role:

- Developing peer relationships within the water industry and with external partners as required to share learnings, data and insights linked to developing a culture of innovation
- Attending conferences, workshops and events
- Aligning and integrating innovation projects with other strategic objectives of SEW.
- Leading the delivery of forums and workshops to enable ‘innovation in the everyday’ through the adoption and socialisation of innovation mindsets and tools
- Working with internal stakeholders to scope and deliver concepts or ideas identified through the annual Innovation Pathway process
- With guidance from the Innovation Manager, project managing the delivery of these concepts or ideas, including presenting concepts to management and suggesting future actions

**Who are you?**:

- At least two years' experience managing and governing strategically significant projects in a corporate environment; an understanding of regulated environments is preferred but not essential.
- Diploma certification in business, marketing, communications, but open to all qualifications with demonstrated relevant experience.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate, negotiate, and drive for results in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Experience in taking a lead role in developing and implementing processes and tools, preferably within the context of innovation or Human Centred Design methodology.
- Finally, perhaps most importantly in the ability to influence and inspire

**What's in it for you?**:

- A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and leave purchasing.
- 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave
- A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave.
- A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics.
- Career focused learning and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives.
- Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views.

**We're for everyone**:
We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all. We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work. But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.

**Keen to make an impact?**:
South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required