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The Sustainable Infrastructure group is dedicated to maximizing value for customers and the community by developing innovative and optimised infrastructure plans, efficiently managing their diary, and overseeing the planning, construction, delivery, and maintenance of water and sewerage assets across the state and business. The Engineering business unit within the Sustainable Infrastructure group is accountable to engineer sustainable outcomes and synthesises value for its partners and community.
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 states prosperity and is significant in both size and impact. With a commitment to being climate-ready, we are guided by sustainability goals and practices that enable continued service delivery, not just for todays 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 job
Elevate your career by seizing the opportunity to lead and manage the Engineering Capital Design team at SA Water. As a Manager Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation. You will be at the forefront of delivering a high-quality engineering service, specifically focused on effectively managing technical risk for capital delivery.
Stepping into this dynamic role, you will lead a team of 3-4 direct reports, driving the transition to Sustainable Engineering for SA Water Engineering. This involves implementing cutting-edge practices such Systems Engineering, Value Management, Engineering Governance for capital delivery, and emphasising on Sustainability in Design. Your leadership will make a significant impact on our organizations future, as you actively contribute to the strategic goal of sustainable and forward-thinking engineering solutions.
As a key player in this client-side role, you will be instrumental in transforming the engineering department's working arrangements and practices, aligning them with sustainable infrastructure goals. We seek individuals passionate about growth, dedicated to professional development and committed to fostering trustful relationships.
If you are ready to embrace a role that values accountability, strong work ethic, commitment and a transformative mindset, we invite you to contribute to our journey of reshaping the future of engineering at SA Water. Join us in contributing to a sustainable and innovative vision for the organisation while enjoying a fulfilling career that offers growth, development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
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:
- Build and maintain a strong, constructive working relationship with their staff, focussed on achieving business goals and enabling their staff to work safely to their full potential.
- Set effective baseline conditions for productive work by completing important people management processes of selection, induction, assessment and recognition of performance.
- Take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of yourself and others including your own fitness for work (e.g., under the influence of drugs, alcohol and/or fatigue).
- Contribute to 'Industry leading WHS performance across the entire engineering service delivery program.
- Maintain an effective level of engineering capability to provide high quality design, advice and technical auditing services for SA Water capital projects.
- Ensure the SAW "Sustainability in Design" process is incorporated into both in-house Engineering services and consulting Panels design processes.
Your success in this role will come from:
- Engineering tertiary qualification
- Proven ability to lead multi-discipline engineering teams.
- Extensive experience in complex and critical engineering investigations and designs
- Demonstrated strong leadership in guiding the team through challenges and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Experience in managing consultants and contractors
- Detailed knowledge of engineering procedures and practices as applied to managing technical risk in large engineering organisations
- Post graduate qualifications is desirable but not essential
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries please contact the Talent Acquisition team at ***************@sawater.com.au
Applications close 4pm, 28th February, 2023.
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 LGBTQ+ 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
