Remote Communities Asset Planner

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

Job summary

SA Water in Adelaide is seeking a strategic Asset Planner to shape the lifecycle management of critical water and wastewater assets across remote communities. You will analyse asset data and risk, influence investment priorities, and work with operational teams, contractors and communities to ensure assets remain safe, sustainable and fit for purpose.

The role involves travel to remote and regional communities across South Australia, offering exposure to asset performance, community needs, and

Qualifications

• Engineering, Asset Management or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of asset management values, frameworks and systems.
• Experience managing or supporting water, wastewater, utilities or other infrastructure assets.
• Understanding of risk management methodologies and asset lifecycle planning.
• Experience using asset information systems such as Maximo, GIS, SCADA or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities across diverse cultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Remote Communities Asset Management Plan (AMP).
• Assess asset condition, risk and lifecycle performance to inform long-term investment outcomes.
• Analyse asset and operational data from Maximo, SCADA and GIS to identify performance improvements and maintenance efficiencies.
• Support lifecycle and financial planning activities, including forecasting, sustainability reporting and expenditure planning.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance strategies and asset information systems.
• Build strong partnerships with remote communities, contractors, Traditional Owners and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to external funding initiatives and infrastructure improvement programs.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support safe work practices across remote operations.

Skills

Asset management

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Long-term planning

Education

Engineering degree or Asset Management qualification

Tools

Maximo

SCADA

GIS

Job description

About the Company

SA Water is a modern, government-owned utility serving over 1.8 million South Australians with essential water and sewerage services. With more than 1,700 employees and $14 billion in infrastructure, we’ve been delivering sustainable, innovative water solutions for over 165 years. Our nationally and globally recognised expertise helps us meet customer expectations today while shaping future water services to support healthy communities and thriving economies. SA Water values its people, doing meaningful work, staying authentic, making an impact, and focusing on the future.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Remote Communities Lead, you will support the planning, optimisation and lifecycle management of critical water and wastewater assets across SA Water's remote community networks. Using asset performance data, risk assessments and long-term planning theories, you'll help shape investment priorities, maintenance strategies and future infrastructure programs.

Working closely with operational teams, contractors, community stakeholders and technical specialists, you'll ensure assets remain safe, sustainable and fit for purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Remote Communities Asset Management Plan (AMP).
• Assess asset condition, risk and lifecycle performance to inform long-term investment outcomes.
• Analyse asset and operational data from systems including Maximo, SCADA and GIS to identify performance improvements and maintenance efficiencies.
• Support lifecycle and financial planning activities, including forecasting, sustainability reporting and expenditure planning.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance strategies and asset information systems.
• Build strong partnerships with remote communities, contractors, Traditional Owners and key stakeholders.
• Contribute to external funding initiatives and infrastructure improvement programs.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support safe work practices across remote operations.

About the person

You are a strategic and analytical asset management professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and turning data into meaningful outcomes. You have the ability to work autonomously, navigate ambiguity and build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. Able to balance long-term planning with operational priorities, you bring a practical and collaborative approach to asset management.

This role requires regular travel to remote and regional communities across South Australia, providing a unique opportunity to gain first‑hand exposure to asset performance, operational challenges, community needs, and service delivery outcomes.

What you’ll bring

• Qualifications in Engineering, Asset Management or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of asset management values, frameworks and systems.
• Experience managing or supporting water, wastewater, utilities or other infrastructure assets.
• Understanding of risk management methodologies and asset lifecycle planning.
• Experience using asset information systems such as Maximo, GIS, SCADA or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities, including an ability to work respectfully across diverse cultural environments.

If your background includes similar education and transferable skills, we’d love to hear from you!

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

Further information can be found in the attached PD - Remote Communities Asset Planner.docx

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 LGBTQ+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.