Salisbury Water Operations Officer

Who we are:

With over 30 suburbs spanning 158 km² and home to 148,000 people, the City of Salisbury is the second most populated local government in metropolitan Adelaide and the fourth largest local government, making it one of the most significant Council areas in South Australia.

The Role:

Support the efficient and sustainable operations of Salisbury Water, a key business unit of the City of Salisbury, by ensuring it continues to deliver innovative and reliable water services that contribute to the city's economic, environmental, and social goals. Maintain proficiency in all operational management systems, including the Risk-Based Management Plan for Managed Aquifer Recharge (MARRMP) schemes and related infrastructure. Oversee and coordinate contractors to complete all monitoring, calibration, maintenance, and asset renewal activities. Manage the daily operation of Salisbury Water schemes, ensuring compliance, performance, and service reliability.

Detailed information is available by accessing the Position Description.

Skill & Competencies:

• High level communication skills, including the ability to quickly establish rapport, and successfully negotiate, with new or potential customers.
• High level of organisation skills, including the ability to maintain work output under pressure, under self-guidance and while working on a range of tasks and priorities concurrently.
• Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures.
• An understanding of relevant legislation, standards, codes of practice and internal policies and procedures relating to tendering processes and contract management.
• Experience with computers and their engineering application, in particular SCADA systems.
• Experience in contract management of small projects and operational contracts.

Why join us?

Employees at City of Salisbury enjoy a benefit that includes income protection insurance for personal illnesses or injuries, health and wellness programs designed to support their overall well-being including skin checks, health seminars, flu vaccinations and free access to counselling sessions for you or your immediate family through our Employee Assistance Programs.

• Professional Development Opportunities.
• Inclusive and Supportive Workplace Culture.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining outstanding spaces for the Community to enjoy.

People who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds and of diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

All enquiries can be made to Bruce Nauman on 0401984725, [email protected]

Applications close time 5 Pm, 28^th November 2025.