Squad Lead

South East Water; Frankston; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

My Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health checks & annual flu shots

Leave purchasing

Job summary

South East Water is seeking an experienced Squad Lead to join our technology team and drive innovative solutions that deliver real business value. You will lead cross-functional squads, champion Agile practices, and empower teams to continuously improve and deliver outcomes for customers and the business.

You’ll partner with stakeholders, remove impediments, and align activities with organisational priorities to achieve meaningful results.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and modern delivery practices.
• Experience leading and developing cross-functional squads in a technology delivery environment.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Knowledge of SAFe principles and Jira, Confluence and other collaboration platforms.
• Ability to manage priorities, mitigate risks, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven capability in coaching team members, fostering engagement, and supporting career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more cross-functional squads to deliver value.
• Act as a servant leader and champion Agile ways of working.
• Remove impediments and align squad activities with priorities.
• Support iterative and incremental delivery for meaningful outcomes.
• Build engaged, accountable teams focused on customers and business.

Skills

Agile leadership

Scrum

Kanban

Cross-functional leadership

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.

The role

South East Water has an exciting opportunity for an experiencedSquad Leadto join our technology team and play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that create real business value.

Leading one or more cross-functional squads, you’ll foster a collaborative, high-performing environment where teams are empowered to deliver quality outcomes and continuously improve. As a servant leader, you'll champion Agile ways of working, guide teams through change, and create the conditions for successful delivery.

Working closely with stakeholders and team members, you’ll proactively remove impediments, align squad activities with organisational priorities, and support the delivery of value through iterative and incremental approaches. Your leadership will help build engaged, accountable teams that are focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for our customers and business.

Who are you?

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong blend of Agile leadership, delivery capability and people‑focused coaching. You’ll be confident guiding cross‑functional teams, navigating competing priorities, and building meaningful connections with stakeholders across the organisation. Above all, you’ll have a passion for enabling high‑performing squads and driving continuous improvement.

Other key skills, knowledge and experience include:

• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and modern delivery practices.
• Experience leading and developing cross‑functional squads in a technology delivery environment.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Knowledge of SAFe principles and expertise in Jira, Confluence, and other collaboration platforms.
• Ability to manage priorities, mitigate risks, and drive outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven capability in coaching team members, fostering engagement, and supporting career growth.

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years and a 2026 Finalist in the Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards ‘Flexible Working’ category.

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room and an onsite cafe.
• Limited free onsite and offsite car parking available, as well as pay-as-you-go parking options nearby.
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach out to our Talent team at *******@southeastwater.com.au.

We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity untilThursday 19th November 2026!

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.