Strategic Asset Planner - Remote Communities

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

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