Application Manager

1 week ago


Adelaide, Australia SA Water Full time

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.

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

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists within our Technology Operations group at SA Water for an Application Manager to manage a portfolio of Applications covering Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Laboratory and Technology services. Your role is pivotal in maximising business outcomes and ensuring excellent user experiences across our digital platforms.

You will be one of three Application Managers, working within an Operations group with a high achieving, supportive culture. You will lead an internal team of Application Specialists and Service Providers.

This role is pivotal in ensuring high availability, resilience, and security of Applications both on-premise and in the cloud, ultimately aimed at maximising business outcomes and delivering exceptional user experience.

In addition, your responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise and deliver outcomes aligned with strategic roadmaps
  • Implement innovative solutions and automation to enhance efficiency and ensure costs are optimised
  • Sponsor and oversee application refresh projects, ensuring smooth transitions from project phases to operational excellence
  • Drive continuous improvements across resource management, stakeholder engagement, workflow optimization, and service provider contracts

Your success in this role will come from:

  • Proven experience in leading diverse teams and building great culture
  • Demonstrated experience of managing critical Applications.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, stakeholder management, and engagement skills.
  • Proficient in service provider, contract, and budget management.
  • Success in driving continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience with Finance ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Financials, SAP) (Desirable)
  • Experience with HR, Supply Chain, IT service management systems (ServiceNow), or Microsoft (SharePoint, M365) (Desirable)
  • Tertiary qualifications in computer science, management, or related fields or equivalent work experience

Further information can be found in the attached PD-Application Manager-PD.docx

If you are a motivated leader with a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence in service delivery, apply today to join our dynamic team at SA Water. Together, we can shape the future of water services in South Australia.

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

Applications close 4pm, 8 July 2024.

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


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