Technology Business Partner

Who are we?

 

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring. 

The role

 

South East Water is seeking an experienced Technology Business Partner to help establish and embed the technology business partnering function, driving both current and emerging innovations.  This role will take ownership of business relationship management, business and IT aligned strategic roadmaps, project initiation and high-level solution design, supporting SEW's mission to enhance and evolve its technology landscape.

 

Acting as the eyes and ears in the business to ensure our capability and direction are being conveyed and understood as intended, you'll assist the business in the preparation of new project requests, helping to convey the needs in language most understandable to technology professionals.   Your primary goal will be to maximise the benefits of technology in the advancement of our corporate business goals.

Who are you?


South East Water is ideally seeking a highly collaborative individual, with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills and exemplary written and verbal communication skills.   Armed with a Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Information Technology or business discipline, the successful candidate will possess a minimum of five (5) years' experience in dedicated business partnering roles where they have delivered numerous IT related projects within complex organisations.

 

A strategic mindset, strong commercial acumen and a passion for process improvement, change and project management will be key to your success in this role.   This position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and stakeholder relationship skills to effectively communicate South East Water's technology vision across the organisation, empowering teams to harness both current and emerging innovations.

What's in it for you?

 

  • A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working (home and office) and leave purchasing. 
  • 15 weeks paid parental leave for all parents and paid super on unpaid parental leave 
  • A range of benefits, including free on-site parking and cultural leave. 
  • A great culture working in collaborative teams with strong work ethics. 
  • Career focused learning and development opportunities. 
  • The opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to environmental initiatives. 
  • Enjoy modern office facilities with panoramic beachfront views. 

We're for everyone

 

We do meaningful work, but how we do it is just as important. We’re here to help people live well, protect the environment, and keep healthy water and resources accessible and affordable for all.  We know to make a positive difference we need to support our people to be their very best. Flexibility and innovation are at the heart of how we work.  But it’s our people’s collective ambition, authenticity and differences that bring our culture to life.

 

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. Everyone brings a unique voice and a refreshing perspective that keeps us innovating. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers. Even though we’re all different, we still share a common goal to deliver healthy water for life.  

 

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people with disability and from culturally diverse backgrounds. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace for everyone. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, or to learn more about the role, please contact: careers@southeastwater.com.au

Keen to make an impact?

 

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday 10 November 2024!

 

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required.

 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.