Commercial Manager Water

Job Description

Location: Broken Hill - anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint NSW We are unique Essential Water is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Essential Water provides high-quality and reliable water and sewerage services to approximately 18,000 people in the Far West New South Wales. About the role We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager to join the Essential Water team for a two-year fixed term contract. This role can be based anywhere within Essential Energy’s operational footprint and will require regular travel to Broken Hill. Reporting to the Head of Water, the Commercial Manager is accountable for the management of the water business team that includes customer service, business administration, procurement, and reporting. The Commercial Manager is also accountable for achieving optimal business performance through the development and implementation of business plans and strategies. Additionally, the role will ensure our Customer and Stakeholder Experience strategies are effective and appropriate, as well as facilitating the implementation of a new customer database/billing system. The Commercial Manager will also play an integral role in overseeing pricing and regulatory requirements of the business and overseeing licensing and regulatory reporting. The Commercial Manager will lead and manage the coordination of all water pricing development along with developing and implementing budgets and control strategies for the water business. The role will also manage and lead the Community Relations functions of the business unit and promote the water business brand, including management of all social media. About You You will be a people-oriented, customer-focused leader with experience in building and developing teams and strategies. Ideally, you will have knowledge of the water industry within Australia, including knowledge of water pricing and regulatory and licence compliance issues. In addition, you will continually look to find new and innovative ways to do things and remain aware of industry best practices, systems, and processes. With a strong focus on stakeholder management, you will have the ability to influence others and work collaboratively across a diverse group to ensure a sustainable approach based on future business needs. Required Qualifications Degree in Management or demonstrated capability through past employment and/or relevant qualifications Drivers Licence Experience in dealing with the media Why Essential Water We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 11.5% superannuation. Essential Water offers a broad range of employee benefits, providing you access to product discounts, including Qantas Club, Optus, and Health Insurance, Health Programs including fitness passport, and other benefits such as 26 weeks parental leave. For more information on our benefits, please visit the employee benefits page. Joining Essential Water means you are the type of person where camaraderie, supporting your colleagues, and balance in your life are all important. Working for this large and diverse organisation, employees can take advantage of a range of learning and development opportunities, including leadership programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr