Product and Treatment Scheduler (SAW5)
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Role Overview
As the Production & Treatment Scheduler, you’ll plan, schedule and coordinate work across SA Water’s Production & Treatment operations.
You’ll develop work plans, coordinate resources and work closely with operational teams to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with quality and compliance requirements.
About the Person
You’re an organised and proactive planner with strong communication and stakeholder skills.
You’ll be confident managing competing priorities, working with data and systems, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and optimise resources.
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About the job
As the Production & Treatment Scheduler, you’ll plan, schedule and coordinate work across SA Water’s Production & Treatment operations. You’ll develop work plans, coordinate resources and work closely with operational teams to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with quality and compliance requirements.
About the Person
You’re an organised and proactive planner with strong communication and stakeholder skills. You’ll be confident managing competing priorities, working with data and systems, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and optimise resources.
About Operations and Maintenance
Operations and Maintenance (O&M) is where our essential services come to life. Our teams operate and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure right across South Australia, ensuring we continue to deliver services that communities rely on every day.
Working in O&M means hands‑on, meaningful work running treatment plants, maintaining critical assets, responding to faults, and solving real‑world problems. Depending on the role, this may include rostered hours, on‑call responsibilities, or weekend work.
Be part of a safety‑first, people‑focused team where experience is valued, learning is supported, and everyone knows their work matters today and for the future of South Australia.
Your responsibilities for this opportunity
- 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:
- Plan and schedule work across Production & Treatment operations.
- Develop and manage short and medium-term work plans.
- Coordinate resources to support efficient and effective work delivery.
- Work closely with Coordinators, Managers and Maintenance Work Planners to prioritise operational activities.
- Use data and systems to optimise scheduling and resource utilisation.
- Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities across work practices and processes.
Your success in this role will come from
Tertiary qualification in Business Administration and/or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong planning and scheduling skills, with experience using works management systems and scheduling tools.
Ability to accurately manage, analyse and maintain data and information.
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
High level of IT literacy, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new systems and applications.
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
Further information can be found in the attached PD - P&T Scheduler.docx
Call Type: Internal SA Water Employees Only
Employment Type: Full time
Location: SA Water House or Regional
Enquiries directed to: John Persinos
Contact details: John.Persinos@sawater.com.au
Application Information: To apply, click the 'Apply' button below and follow the prompts.
Please submit and complete the application form and upload a current resume by 3pm Friday 18th September 2026. Applications received after the closing date may not be considered. If you are experiencing difficulties submitting your application or have enquiries, please contact Kate.Kitanovski@sawater.com.au from the Talent Team for support prior to the closing date.
At SA Water, we believe Our People Matter and Our Work Has Impact . In support of these values, and in alignment with our recruitment procedure, employees are encouraged to explore new opportunities within our business. When applying for this opportunity, please ensure you keep your manager informed as part of the internal application process.
About SA Water
South Australia’s government-owned water utility supplies drinking water and manages wastewater for homes, businesses and communities.
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