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

An exciting opportunity has just become available for an experienced Talent Advisor to join South East Water's (SEW) People Operations Team.

This role will provide specialist advice and delivery in the areas of recruitment, selection and role sizing advice to ensure SEW is best positioned to attract and retain the best talent.


The Talent Advisor will with work closely with the wider People Operations team and South East Water leaders to deliver an efficient and effective recruitment function that supports the needs of the business, whilst delivering an excellent candidate experience. In addition to managing the end-to-end recruitment process, the Talent Advisor will provide role sizing advice and work with the business partners to offer remuneration insights and recommendations in line with market trends. This role will maintain and recommend improvements to relevant systems, processes, policy and strategies, to improve the overall talent strategy.

Who are you?

A natural born people-person, you will possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to effortlessly build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Backed up by several years of recruitment experience and a proven track record in partnering with leadership and business to deliver strategic recruitment and talent advice, you will also have a strong knowledge of Human Resources and the recruitment lifecycle, policies and best practices.

The following key skills, knowledge and experience will ensure you can immediately add value to the team:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with technical proficiency in remuneration functions.
• A strong analytical capability supported by intermediate skills in Excel
• Excellent consulting and influencing skills
• A proven track record in effectively coaching others.
• A systems-thinking mindset and process enhancement to maximise IT systems
• Ability to plan, organise and deliver on day-to-day activities and projects
• Ability to keep abreast of legislative changes and knowledge in recruitment and remuneration trends
• Ability to work with autonomy and be self-driven.

The recruitment responsibilities will encompass areas such as Service Delivery, Liveable Water Solutions, and Digital Utility. Therefore, experience in engineering recruitment is a must.

What's in it for you?

• A commitment to work-life balance with truly flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working 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?

We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday 8 September 2024!

This role is remunerated between $101,563 - $114,918 + super and the salary on offer will be commensurate with the successful candidate's skills and experience.

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

Only those with the right to work in Australia need apply.