About the job
· Technical Assessment: Lead evaluation of system capacity and future needs.
· Modelling and Assessment: Oversee delivery of water resources modelling and options assessment for integrated water security strategies.
· Integration and Alignment: Collaborate with team to align technical outputs with overall work program and strategy development.
· Influence and Communication: Increase understanding of work across the business, including adaptive planning and investment readiness.
· Stakeholder Relationships: Work with Program Director to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders. Lead collaborative development of technical outputs with internal and external experts.
· Strategic Planning: Ensure timely development of strategic papers to guide discussions with various committees and stakeholders. Lead development of region-specific Plans and Processes for ongoing water security.
· Water Resilience Frameworks: Lead development of frameworks for each region, including long-term plans, investment processes, and response plans.
· Adaptive Planning and Evaluation: Lead collaborative work program to identify, evaluate, and assess options for Adaptive Plan portfolios. Oversee economic and investment evaluation, translating long-term planning outputs into medium and short-term guidance.
· Resource Coordination: Engage appropriate resources and coordinate input from subject matter experts as needed.
· Team Support and Safety: Foster a collaborative team environment, drive collaboration between strategy and planning disciplines.
In addition, your responsibilities will include:
Essential:
· Hold relevant science, engineering or related qualifications and/or industry knowledge, and understanding of relevant technical, regulatory and policy requirements.
· An understanding of the SA water sector, water resource management, policy development processes and strategic planning processes.
· Highly developed strategic and analytical skills and demonstrated capacity to successfully manage assessment and resolution of complex issues across multiple stakeholders and organisations.
· Highly developed organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise and multi-task.
· Excellent stakeholder management skills, including a demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, effect long lasting relationships, and drive mutually acceptable outcomes.
· Ability to draw high quality conclusions and to make strategic and policy recommendations on the basis of data analysis, research and engagement.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
Desirable:
· High level of negotiation skills to resolve complex issues with numerous stakeholders.
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Further information can be found in the attached PD – 
Water Resources Team Lead PD .pdf
Please submit and complete the application form and upload a current resume by 5pm, 5th June 2024. Applications received after the closing date may not be considered. If you are experiencing difficulties submitting your application or have enquiries, please contact natalia.carter@sawater.com.au from the Talent Team for support prior to the closing date.
