Job Description
Want to be a part of Asia Pacific & Middle East's (APME) largest, most innovative, and rapidly growing data centre company?
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AirTrunk is a technology company with a powerful purpose - to scale and sustain the relentless growth of the region's digital future. We do this by continuously redefining and delivering hyperscale data centres that meet the needs of our customers - the world's most transformational companies. And we're doing so sustainably, for today and tomorrow.
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Having opened Australia's first and largest hyperscale data centres in ****, we set our eyes on rapid expansion and now operate a platform of hyperscale data centres across the APME region. With backing from our investors, including Blackstone, this is just the beginning...
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Come join the A-Team at AirTrunk, where the cloud meets the ground.
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A Snapshot
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At AirTrunk, we've all come together to
deliverDataCentresthat
meet and grow with the needs of our large cloud, content and enterprise customers.
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Water management is a key pillar of our sustainability commitments. We design and operate our DataCentersto source water responsibly, reduce reliance on potable water where appropriate, limit usage in water-stressed areas and improve water productivity to support energy, carbon and community outcomes. Through strong water stewardship, we seek to balance business growth with catchment-level resilience, responsible resource use and measurable sustainability impact.
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In this leadership role, you will define and lead AirTrunk's water strategy across the portfolio, managing a team of managers to deliver sustainable, commercially robust and operationally resilient water outcomes.
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You will make your mark ina number ofways:
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Set and own the regional water strategy for DataCentersites, ensuring scalable, sustainable and resilient water supply solutions across existing and future markets.
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Lead, coach and develop a team of managers responsible for utility connections, upgrades, alternative supply options, water infrastructure delivery and site-level optimisation.
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Oversee portfolio-wide assessment of water stress, supply risk and regulatory conditions, translating insights into long-term strategic plans and investment priorities.
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Build executive-level partnerships with utilities, authorities, customers and solution providers to unlock recycled,



industrial and alternative water sourcing opportunities.
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Define the roadmap to water positivity, including on-site and off-site water solutions, reuse strategies, discharge optimisation and measurable sustainability outcomes.
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Develop and implement a water stewardship framework that aligns site-level water decisions with regional sustainability objectives, local catchment conditions, stakeholder expectations and long-term operational resilience.
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Establish governance, performance metrics and reporting cadence for water usage, metering, efficiency, risk management and delivery performance across the portfolio.
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Influence design, site selection, development, commercial and operations decisions to ensure water strategy is embedded into major business and customer commitments.
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Your Day to Day
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Lead a team of managers, setting priorities, removing barriers, allocating resources and ensuring consistent delivery across markets and projects.
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Represent AirTrunk with senior utility, government, customer and strategic partner stakeholders to shape water supply, infrastructure and sustainability outcomes.
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Provide executive oversight of water projects, including supply connections and upgrades, infrastructure investments, commercial contracts, risk mitigation and delivery milestones.
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Partner with customers at senior levels to understand water requirements, influence commitments and ensure AirTrunk's water strategy supports customer growth and sustainability expectations.
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Translate water sustainability strategy into practical implementation plans, including recycled water adoption, water reuse, efficiency initiatives, catchment partnerships, performance targets and transparent reporting.
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Work with Design, Site Selection, Development, Commercial and Operations leaders to align water decisions with business strategy, technical requirements and long- term operating performance.
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Prepare and present executive-level recommendations, investment papers,



governance updates and performance reports for senior leadership forums.
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Establish operating rhythms for the team, including portfolio reviews, cross-functional escalation, performance tracking and continuous improvement of water strategy delivery.
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Requirements
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Minimally10 years of relevant experience e.g. water utilities, water project developmentand delivery,water
sustainabilitywater
infrastructure services, water consulting, water treatment and recycled water,etc.
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Strong understanding of the water supply landscape in several of our Asia-Pacific and Japan markets (including Singapore, Malaysia, Australia,Hong Kongand Japan)
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Strongexpertisein water supply design principles and various water technologies such as water
treatment/recycling/recovery/capture
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Relationships and networks in the water industry in the above markets
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Strong analytical thinking and comfortable with data analysis and presentation (especially in PowerPoint and Excel)
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Provideleadership, mentoring, and technical guidanceto the regional team.
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Demonstrated experience leading multiple concurrent large-scale projects or programs.
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Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving skills.Ie.Build andmaintainstrong working relationships with consultants, contractors, suppliers, customer representatives, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
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The AirTrunk Culture
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Working at AirTrunk is a once in a lifetime opportunity to fast-track your career and amplify your impact. Whilst you're helping scale our region's digital future, we'll help you Grow@Hyperscale and unleash your full potential.
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The pace in which we operate means you'll feel an electric atmosphere at AirTrunk. We are a team of challengers and collaborative problem solvers who break new ground every day. We do this by living our values, going above and beyond, and being agile, transparent, and responsive.
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Every AirTrunker brings their own unique background and diverse perspective to find solutions that matter. We make sure you have everything you need to make your mark and thrive in a flexible and safe working environment, where everyone feels welcome. Our benefits empower AirTrunkers to stay positively charged.

📌 Director, Water Infrastructure Strategy (Victoria)
🏢 AirTrunk
📍 Victoria