About the Company

SA Water is a successful, modern water utility wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. We employ more than 1,700 people across a broad range of disciplines who operate more than $14 billion worth of infrastructure to deliver essential water and sewerage services to more than 1.8 million South Australians.

We operate in a geographically and climatically diverse service area, with sites and locations from Ceduna through to Port Augusta, the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, across to the Riverland, down to Mount Gambier, and most places in between.

Our strength and expertise have been shaped by our history. For more than 165 years, South Australians have depended on us to innovate and deliver efficient and sustainable water services. With nationally and internationally recognised industry expertise, we’re focused on understanding and meeting our customers’ expectations.

As well as safely delivering smart and reliable services for our customers of today, we innovate to shape the water solutions of the future that will support thriving economies and healthy communities.

We are driven by our values; we value our people, we do work that matters, we keep it real, we know that our work has impact and we are future focussed. Staying true to our values ensures that we consistently deliver positive outcomes for all South Australians.

About the job

As a Water Security Analyst, you will play a key role in maintaining water security in Australia’s driest state, using data and analytics to support critical decision-making across regional systems.

You will monitor and identify emerging trends, uncover risks, maintain compliance, inform optimisation and anticipate future challenges for the water sources supporting 40+ towns/localities/cities across regional SA, ensuring SA Water can meet customer demands now and into the future.

Working at the intersection of water security and data analytics, you will leverage groundwater and broader water security data to provide insights that inform operations, planning, compliance, and long-term investment decisions. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced analytics, develop dashboards and predictive models, and contribute to AI-supported solutions that enhance water security outcomes.

About the Person

You are a water strategist with a passion for data (or vice versa!) - a true “data nerd” who enjoys diving into numbers and translating insights into meaningful outcomes.

We are open-minded about where you come from. You may bring experience from the water sector, or you may come from a tech or data-driven environment with transferable skills and a deep curiosity for water security.

You bring a strong foundation in data analytics and a mindset focused on using trusted, credible data to inform decisions. You are comfortable working with complex datasets, spotting patterns, and thinking ahead to “see around corners.”

You also have an understanding of AI/ML applications, along with experience working with platforms such as SCADA, Power BI, and Azure/cloud environments.

About Science and Strategy

The Science and Strategy group employs scientific approaches to address present and upcoming challenges. They execute a strategy driven by customer outcomes to elevate the SA Water brand and position us for success now and into the future.

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:

• Analyse regional water data to monitor risks, identify trends, and inform water security decisions.
• Develop dashboards, visualisations, and predictive models to support decision makers.
• Apply AI and machine learning tools to anticipate issues related to water source security, such as supply constraints, infrastructure risks, or water quality concerns.
• Support compliance and reporting using trusted, high-quality data.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain data integrity and drive insights.

Your success in this role will come from:

• Strong capability in data analysis, predictive modelling, and the application of AI and machine learning tools.
• Knowledge of water resources management, particularly groundwater, or the ability to quickly build domain expertise.
• Proficiency across key systems and platforms, including SCADA, Power BI and Azure/cloud environments.
• Ability to translate complex data and technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Relevant qualifications and/or industry knowledge, with an understanding of regulatory, policy, and compliance requirements.
• Well-developed organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to prioritise, collaborate effectively, and deliver data-driven recommendations.

• Analyse regional water data to monitor risks, identify trends, and inform water security decisions.
• Develop dashboards, visualisations, and predictive models to support decision makers.
• Apply AI and machine learning tools to anticipate issues related to water source security, such as supply constraints, infrastructure risks, or water quality concerns.
• Support compliance and reporting using trusted, high-quality data.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain data integrity and drive insights.

• Strong capability in data analysis, predictive modelling, and the application of AI and machine learning tools.
• Proficiency across key systems and platforms, including SCADA, Power BI and Azure/cloud environments.
• Ability to translate complex data and technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to prioritise, collaborate effectively, and deliver data-driven recommendations.

• Knowledge of water resources management, particularly groundwater, or the ability to quickly build domain expertise.
• Relevant qualifications and/or industry knowledge, with an understanding of regulatory, policy, and compliance requirements.