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.
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 focused.
Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for South Australians.
In short, we make a positive difference to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in every day.
About the job As the Program Manager Biodiverse Carbon, you will oversee the development of multiple ecosystem restoration programs – registered for carbon abatement through the Clean Energy Regulator, and a key initiative aligned to Our Strategy 2020-25 including Net Zero Emissions by 2030.
This leadership role will be managing a diverse mix of suppliers, contractors, federal and state regulators, community representatives as well as multiple business units across SA Water.
The role will lead and manage the design and establishment of the 'Rewilding Reservoirs' program, guide the complex technical inputs, and forge new capabilities within the organisation to realise benefits.
This will include managing a diverse number of internal, external and public-facing relationships to ensure successful program delivery.
This impactful leadership role will drive exemplary environmental and social outcomes, addressing climate change through carbon sequestration, re-creating functional ecosystems and conserving biodiversity, helping to preserve South Australia's unique landscapes.
Your responsibilities for this opportunity Lead the development and delivery of SA Water's biodiverse carbon planting program. Create strategies to manage risks and opportunities in ecosystem restoration and carbon accounting. Guide the monitoring and evaluation of social, environmental, and financial outcomes. Oversee expert revegetation, restoration, and vegetation management services aligned with Strategy 2020-25. Implement effective program management, including planning, scheduling, and reporting. Register biodiverse carbon planting projects with the Clean Energy Regulator, ensuring high standards. Oversee monitoring, auditing, and reporting to ensure compliance with federal obligations. Your success in this role will come from: Tertiary qualification in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, Ecosystem Restoration, or a related field. Proven experience in program management, delivering excellent outcomes with cross-functional teams. Understanding of carbon principles and accounting frameworks. Knowledge of effective ecosystem restoration and revegetation techniques. A current Australian driver's license. To apply, click 'Apply'.
Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.
For enquiries, please contact Brit Lee from the Talent Acquisition team at ******.
Applications close 4pm, 6th November 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.
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