SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia.
We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.
We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.
Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history.
For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services.
With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we're focused on understanding and meeting our customers' expectations.
As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.
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 all South Australians.
About the job This role involves leading the transfer of new knowledge and technologies from Research & Development and innovation projects to operational deployment.
Your responsibilities include developing and managing a process to track transfer opportunities, facilitating proof of concept and pilot trials, and overseeing their execution.
You will be focusing on building strong internal and external relationships, managing project risks, and influencing stakeholders to implement new knowledge and technologies.
The successful candidate should have strong communication and project management skills, along with knowledge of research & development, the water industry, and innovation practices.
Flexible hours and travel may be required.
In addition, your responsibilities will include: Develop, maintain and lead a process to capture and monitor opportunities to transfer new knowledge and technologies.
Drive the transfer of knowledge from R&D projects.
Lead the design of proof of concept and pilot trials for new processes, methods and technologies.
Direct the execution of proof of concept and pilot trials to assess opportunities to create value.
Create value from R&D and Innovation activities through driving and influencing adoption.
Your success in this role will come from: A minimum of around 10 years of experience in roles that involve creating change and generating value through the identification, evaluation and implementation of new ideas, processes systems or technologies.
Demonstrated ability to build, maintain and improve working relationships both internally and externally.
Demonstrated ability to influence a variety of stakeholders through strong communication skills.
Project management qualifications and/or experience involving investigation and testing of new technologies.
Tertiary qualification in science, engineering, or other relevant discipline, or significant demonstrated experience.
Knowledge of the water industry, associated processes, challenges, and directions.
- Desirable Knowledge of R&D and innovation practices and processes including change management methodologies.
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Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.
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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