About the company
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 12‐month opportunity is responsible for delivering high‐quality inventory, stores and low‐value procurement services that support SA Water's operational teams across the region. It ensures materials are accurately managed, safely stored and delivered on time, while maintaining compliance with organisational and legislative requirements. The position plays an important part in keeping field operations running smoothly by providing reliable customer service, maintaining accurate stock control and contributing to a safe, well‐organised store environment.
About the person
Our ideal candidate is safety‐focused, reliable and highly organised, with a strong commitment to supporting operational teams. They bring practical experience in inventory or warehousing environments, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and take pride in maintaining accurate stock control and efficient store operations. They are proactive, customer‐focused, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to learn systems and processes quickly while upholding high standards of compliance and service.
About Business Insights and Excellence
The Business Insights and Excellence group drives operational excellence by enabling best business financial practices, economic pricing, supply chain management, and corporate governance and risk management to support the broader business and partners in delivering reliable, cost-effective, sustainable, and future-focused outcomes.
Your responsibilities for this opportunity
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:
* Maintain compliance with all organisational and legislative requirements, including WHS, ethical standards, and records management.
* Contribute to team goals by completing allocated tasks, collaborating effectively, and supporting a culture of service excellence.
* Promote safe work practices, maintain a clean and organised store environment, and ensure correct materials handling processes.
* Manage day‐to‐day inventory activities including picking, packing, stocktaking, stock adjustments, and accurate transaction processing.
* Provide timely delivery or coordination of goods to operational teams.
* Support business partners with procurement and stores processes.
* Conduct low‐value, low‐risk procurement activities (up to your delegation limit) in line with procurement procedures.
* Assist with audits and governance checks as required.
Your success in this role will come from:
* Experience in inventory, stores, or warehousing operations (desirable).
* Technical or administrative qualifications (desirable).
* Current high‐risk forklift licence (essential).
* Current Class C driver's licence (essential).
* Understanding of procurement and inventory management processes, or the ability to learn quickly (essential).
* Strong written and verbal communication skills (essential).
* Basic proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Outlook (essential).
Further information can be found in the attached PD- Logistics Officer-PD.docx
To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Tracy from the Talent Acquisition team ***********@
Applications close 4pm, 18 March 2026.
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 LGBTQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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