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

This role will work across the entire Service Delivery group, and the role will work closely with the financial support team, while reporting to the Mechanical & Electrical Asset Services Manager in Service Delivery.

In the role of Costing Officer, you will contribute through the provision of advice, expertise and operational delivery of day-to-day costing/financial, procurement and project administration services and information whilst ensuring the service provided is timely, effective and responsive to management requirements. You will organise and/or assist with procurement, contracts engagement, ordering, purchasing and supply of project requirements to allow service delivery related work to be delivered/proceed in a timely manner

Who are you?

Along with experience in a similar role and your enthusiasm to deliver and see things through, you will also bring with you:

• Experience in procurement, contracts management or equivalent disciplines.

• Strong knowledge Oracle or similar large ERP systems

• Tertiary qualifications in Procurement, Contracts Management, Supply, Logistics and Purchasing and Materials Management or equivalent disciplines is desirable.

• Excellent customer service approach with the ability to form strong professional relationships with internal stakeholders across various departments

• Financial Support - Analyses, interprets and applies high level financial management practices and provides advice and support to others.

• Results (Focuses on Performance) – Seeks clarity of tasks, asks questions, knows what is expected of them. Enjoys challenges. Sets priorities and organised to meet deadlines. Reports progress and any potential delays or issues which may impact on others.

• Accountability– Rigorously researches and analyses information relevant to tasks. Shows judgement in decision making

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities.

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package:

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing.
• Life insurance and salary continuance.
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave.
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking.
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community

This role is remunerated at a Level - 3, which is between $91,691 and $98,501 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience.

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach our to our Talent team at 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 the 15th of December.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application. Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check

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.