Engagement and Capability Lead

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

Reporting to the Group Manager Future Workforce, the Engagement and Capability Lead is responsible for implementing organisation wide learning events and initiatives to enhance employee performance and engagement.

You will use data-driven insights to develop and deliver initiatives that enhance South East Water's employee experience, culture, and workforce effectiveness. 

You will embed values and behaviours into all aspects of the employee life cycle, including culture, employee engagement, Employee Value Proposition (EVP), continuous listening and our workspaces.

While no two days are the same in the Engagement and Capability Lead role, you can expect to undertake some of the following activities:

Design and deliver workshops and focus groupsDeliver organisation-wide learning initiatives that align to our capability framework    Project manage initiatives which improve our culture and employee experienceCrafting written materials focused on employee experience, culture and capabilityNetwork and collaboration to keep abreast of contemporary Learning & Development and Organisational Development best practice

This role is offered as a 12-month max-term parental leave cover. 

Who are you?

The preferred candidate will hold demonstrable experience leading organisational development initiatives within a large and complex organisation. With the ability to consult, negotiate and influence across levels of stakeholders, you'll also hold the following skills and attributes: 

Excellent presentation and facilitation skillsStrong written communication skillsProject management capabilitiesWell-developed analytical and data interpretation skillsHigh level of commercial acumen and organisational savvyAccreditation in individual and team profiling tools is desirable What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  Life insurance and salary continuance. Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 5, which is between $115,748 and $122,323 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at  

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Wednesday, 10 September 2025 

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check 

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. 

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