Our Purpose

SUEZ is a partnership with SA Water delivering together in the Production and Treatment (P&T) Alliance trusted water services for a sustainable and healthy South Australia.  Responsible for operating and maintaining five water treatment plants, five wastewater treatment plants, tanks, pump stations and control installations in Metropolitan Adelaide, the P&T Alliance encompasses expertise and solutions from SUEZ and SA Water working collaboratively as one team, one brand with shared responsibility for trusted water services that our community needs now and into the future.  

Why Join Us

As the Knowledge Transfer Manager, you will play a key role in connecting innovation, operational knowledge, and continuous improvement across the Production and Treatment Alliance. You will help ensure that expertise, lessons learned, and new ideas are effectively shared across teams to continue delivering reliable and sustainable water services to the Adelaide community.

You’ll benefit from working within a collaborative partnership between SA Water and SUEZ where innovation and improvement are genuinely valued. The role offers exposure to large scale operational environments, opportunities to work alongside local and international technical experts, and the chance to contribute to projects that improve performance and capability. You will also have the opportunity to represent the Alliance within the wider water industry and contribute to initiatives that support the future of water and wastewater services in South Australia.

Our Opportunity

This is a role for someone who enjoys bringing people, knowledge, and ideas together to create meaningful operational improvement. As the Knowledge Transfer Manager, you will lead and coordinate programs that support innovation, research, continuous improvement, and technical knowledge sharing.

Working closely with operational teams, SA Water, and the wider SUEZ, you will help identify opportunities to improve performance, strengthen capability, and embed lessons learned across multiple sites. Your work will include coordinating technical assistance programs, supporting research and innovation initiatives, facilitating knowledge transfer activities, and helping operational teams capture and share improvements that deliver lasting value.

You will also play an important role in stakeholder engagement, working collaboratively with both internal and external partners to support innovation outcomes and promote industry best practice. The role will see you contribute to technical papers, conferences, innovation forums, and industry engagement activities that strengthen the Alliance’s reputation and capability within the broader water sector.

It is a varied and highly collaborative role where your ability to build relationships, communicate technical information clearly, and drive continuous improvement will have a direct impact on operational performance and long term service outcomes.

What You Can Bring to the Team

You are a motivated and technically capable professional who enjoys working across both operational and strategic initiatives. You bring experience within the water industry and understand the importance of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and innovation in supporting safe and efficient operations.

You are confident managing projects and coordinating multiple stakeholders while maintaining strong attention to detail and a practical approach to delivery. You communicate effectively with both technical and non technical audiences and are comfortable presenting research and technical documentation.

You will understanding of regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements within industrial environments. Strong organisational skills, initiative, and the ability to work autonomously will support your success in this role.

To be successful, you will hold appropriate Scientific or Engineering qualifications and possess a current unrestricted driver’s licence. Experience leading or supporting research, innovation, or continuous improvement programs within operational environments will be highly regarded.

Want to know more?

To learn more about what it’s like to work at SUEZ, please visit our website and YouTube channel.

If you are looking for your next opportunity and want to make a meaningful contribution to essential infrastructure in South Australia, we would love to hear from you.

Location: SA Water House and Adelaide Metropolitan sites (as required)

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Reports To: Innovation and Improvement Manager

Applications Close: 29th of May 2026

Diversity and inclusion are at the core of SUEZ’s vision for creating an organisation ready to face the challenges of tomorrow. Together, our differences inspire the innovation and creativity to succeed.

(Please note we will not be accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruitment agencies.)