Strategic Asset Planning Lead — Dams & Tunnels

SA Water; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Water is seeking an experienced Lead Asset Planner to oversee the planning and optimisation of major water infrastructure assets such as dams, weirs and tunnels. You will lead a team of asset professionals, shape long-term strategies, and drive investment outcomes while ensuring safe, reliable and sustainable water services for communities. The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and collaboration with engineering, operations and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in engineering, science, asset management or related technical discipline.
• Significant experience managing large infrastructure portfolios and long-term investment planning.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles and frameworks.
• Experience developing business cases, investment strategies and long-term asset plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing asset planning team.
• Develop and implement strategic Asset Management Plans and approaches.
• Drive investment prioritisation and long-term asset planning activities.
• Facilitate governance and decision-making forums related to dam safety and asset integrity.
• Support risk-based decision-making to optimise asset performance, reliability and value.
• Sponsor and oversee complex capital and maintenance programs.

Skills

Asset management leadership

Strategic planning

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Asset Management qualification (desirable)

Job description

SA Water is seeking an experienced Lead Asset Planner to oversee the planning and optimisation of major water infrastructure assets such as dams, weirs and tunnels. You will lead a team of asset professionals, shape long-term strategies, and drive investment outcomes while ensuring safe, reliable and sustainable water services for communities. The role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and collaboration with engineering, operations and executive stakeholders.