About SA Water

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.

With operations and offices across the state, 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

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Capital Delivery, the Commercial Director, Capital Delivery is responsible for leading the commercial management function across SA Water's capital delivery program. Managing a team of Commercial and Contract Managers and Administrators, you will provide strategic guidance across commercial governance, contract management, negotiation, assurance, and performance reporting.

As a key member of the Capital Delivery Leadership Team, you will drive commercial strategies that maximise value, manage risk, strengthen contractor performance, and support the successful delivery of approximately $700 million in capital investment each year.

About you

You are a strategic commercial mentor with proven experience managing complex contractual environments within large-scale infrastructure programs. You possess exceptional negotiation skills, commercial acumen,



and the ability to influence outcomes at executive and industry levels.

You thrive in fast-paced, complex environments and have a track record of building capable teams, implementing robust governance frameworks, and delivering measurable commercial outcomes.

You will:

- Head and develop a high-performing commercial management team.
- Develop and implement short, medium and long-term commercial and contract management strategies.
- Oversee commercial assurance frameworks to ensure contractual compliance, governance, and value realisation.
- Lead complex, high-value negotiations, commercial discussions, and dispute resolution processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in commercial and contract management practices.
- Monitor and report on commercial performance, contract outcomes, and team effectiveness across the capital program.
- Provide expert commercial advice to senior leaders and project teams.
- Foster strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, delivery partners, contractors, and industry representatives.

Your success in this role will come from:

- Formal qualifications in Commercial Management, Procurement, Law, Business, Engineering or a related discipline, with MCIPS or equivalent experience highly regarded.
- Extensive experience running commercial and contract management teams.
- Significant experience managing commercial outcomes across major infrastructure projects or programs.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, high-value negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
- Experience developing, implementing, and governing commercial assurance frameworks.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding stakeholder engagement, influencing,



and relationship management capabilities.
- Ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong operational oversight.

Benefits you will get in return: This is a rare opportunity to play a critical management role within one of South Australia's largest infrastructure delivery programs. You'll have the ability to influence major commercial outcomes, shape industry partnerships, and contribute to projects that deliver lasting benefits for communities across the state.

Join a purpose-motivated organisation committed to innovation, collaboration, safety, and creating sustainable outcomes for South Australia.

- Work with cutting edge technology on a variety of assets and diverse projects
- Mentorship and opportunities to build up the technical knowledge in engineering to shape the future of the organisation
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Wellbeing days, Volunteering Day
- Super SA benefits
- Option to extend your holidays by Purchasing Leave

Further information can be found in the attached candidate pack - Candidate Pack - Commercial Director Capital Delivery.pdf To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Gregg Forte from the Talent Acquisition team [email protected] Applications close 5pm, 25th of September.

A excellent customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.

📌 Commercial Director Capital Delivery (Adelaide)
🏢 SA Water
📍 Adelaide