Field Operations Technical Officer

SA Water; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking a Field Operations Technical Officer to provide specialist technical support across water and wastewater infrastructure. This hands-on role involves site investigations, developing scopes, estimates and designs, providing technical advice and audits to ensure work meets required standards.

You’ll work with Operations and Maintenance teams to support safe, practical project delivery. You will bring experience in water/wastewater infrastructure, strong technical knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Experience across water and wastewater infrastructure or network operations.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in water/wastewater network operations.
• Experience in technical investigations, estimating, options assessment and design.
• Knowledge of technical and infrastructure standards; auditing designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement; ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice across water and wastewater infrastructure, including investigations and designs.
• Conduct site investigations and audits to ensure designs meet SA Water standards.
• Develop and review project scopes, estimates, and multi-disciplinary designs.
• Support Safety in Design (SiD) requirements and manage technical risks.
• Collaborate with Ops, Maintenance, contractors and stakeholders for safe, cost-effective outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement of technical standards and processes.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Water/wastewater qualifications

Job description

About the Company

At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.

Behind this essential service are people who care. From engineering and science to construction, digital, operations and customer experience, every role plays a part. We bring our authentic selves to work, driven by purpose, supporting one another to deliver work that truly matters.

About the job

As a Field Operations Technical Officer, you’ll provide specialist technical support across SA Water's water and wastewater infrastructure. This hands-on technical role will see you undertake site investigations, develop scopes, estimates and designs, provide technical advice and conduct audits to ensure work meets required standards. You’ll work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams and stakeholders to support the safe, practical and effective delivery of projects.

About the Person

You’ll bring demonstrated experience working within water and wastewater infrastructure, with strong technical knowledge across network operations, design, investigation and relevant industry standards. You’ll be confident assessing and solving technical problems, reviewing designs and providing practical technical advice. With no people management responsibilities, this role will suit someone who enjoys being a technical specialist and working collaboratively with operational teams and stakeholders.

About Operations and Maintenance

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is where our essential services come to life. Our teams operate and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure right across South Australia, ensuring we continue to deliver services that communities rely on every day.

Working in O&M means hands-on, meaningful work running treatment plants, maintaining critical assets, responding to faults, and solving real-world problems. Depending on the role, this may include rostered hours, on-call responsibilities, or weekend work.

Be part of a safety-first, people-focused team where experience is valued, learning is supported, and everyone knows their work matters today and for the future of South Australia.

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:

• Provide technical advice and support across water and wastewater infrastructure, including investigations, estimates, designs and delivery methodologies.
• Conduct site investigations and audits to ensure designs, construction methods and project outcomes meet SA Water standards and requirements.
• Develop and review project scopes, estimates, technical documentation and multi-disciplinary designs.
• Support Safety in Design (SiD) requirements and identify and manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with Ops and Maintenance, delivery teams, contractors and stakeholders to achieve safe, practical and cost-effective project outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement of technical standards, processes and systems, including the adoption of new and emerging technologies.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Demonstrated experience working across water and wastewater infrastructure or network operations.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in water/wastewater network operations, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Experience in technical investigations, estimating, options assessment and the design of water industry infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of technical and infrastructure standards, including experience reviewing and auditing designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and resolve technical issues.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality outcomes within required timeframes.

Further information can be found in the attached PD - Field Operations Technical Officer.docx

Applications close 3pm, Wednesday 30th September 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 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.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.