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Direct message the job poster from SA Water 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.
Join Our Growth Group With the establishment of our new Growth group, we have exciting and unique opportunities.
These roles have been created to make a step change, supporting the South Australian Government's growth ambitions and proactively preparing for the scale and complexities of anticipated future demands.
This group will provide a single point of accountability for growth and dedicated oversight, focus and responsibility.
About the Job The Commercial Director leads the development and execution of commercial and contract strategies to support SA Water's Growth Group.
The role ensures compliance with regulatory and ethical standards, drives commercial performance, and builds capability across teams, with a focus on optimising outcomes, managing commercial risk, and adopting strong internal and external relationships, the role plays a key part in delivering strategic business objectives through sound commercial leadership.
About the Person You are a strategic and commercially astute leader with deep experience in contract management, commercial governance, and delivering large-scale infrastructure or capital projects.
You thrive in complex environments, bringing a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and performance reporting.
With a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and build commercial capability, you are skilled in influencing stakeholders at all levels, from executive leadership to industry partners.
Your strengths lie in developing innovative commercial solutions, navigating negotiations with confidence and, driving business outcomes that align with organisational strategy.
Your responsibilities for this opportunity Build capability across the Growth Group and Major Development Services team in commercial and contract management.
Lead and implement short, medium and long term commercial and contract administration strategies across the capital investment program that maximise outcomes for SA Water.
Lead preparation and implementation of commercial management plans including development and documentation of all relevant processes, templates and document management system.
Decide when to trigger contractual processes such as liquidated damages or other penalties, or when to apply incentives.
Liaise with Crown Solicitors Office on contractual matters and support Account Managers in contractual conversations and negotiations with Land Developers.
Your success in this role will come from Formal qualifications in Commercial or other relevant Qualifications i.e.
MCIPS or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience in leading commercial teams.
Extensive experience in commercial and contract management in the delivery of major infrastructure.
Extensive experience in taking the lead role in complex, high value commercial negotiations and disputes.
Extensive experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of commercial assurance frameworks.
Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills and change management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously.
Our Growth Group Behaviours Our Growth group behaviours are deeply groundedin our SA Water values and are brought to life through our commitment to building a robust, future-focused and fun culture.
We are building this together by: Fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration and action.
Encouraging bold ideas, celebrating continuous improvement and integrating timely progress into everything we do.
Making decisions efficiently and with purpose to deliver meaningful impact, embracing progress over perfection.
Championing transformation at all levels by breaking down barriers, balancing risk with opportunity, driving change readiness and enabling teams to shape the future.
Leading with accountability, authenticity and integrity through being vulnerable, actively listening, embracing feedback and acting with transparency.
Our Industry is like no other.
Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities.
Learn more about the water industry atcareersinwater.com.au.
To apply, click 'Apply'.
Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume.
For enquiries, please contact Steph Haines from the Talent Acquisition Applications close 11:55pm, Wednesday 6 August 2025.
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.
Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.
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