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Nicola Murphy

Enthusiast · DISC type i
General Manager Science and Strategy at SA Water
📍 Greater Adelaide Area, Australia

Nicola Murphy is the General Manager of Science and Strategy at SA Water, guiding the utilitys long-term planning for sustainable water management. An engaging leader with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Statistics, she leverages technical expertise to oversee water quality, environmental considerations, and innovation.

She led SA Water’s multi-award-winning “Zero Cost Energy Future” program, a major renewable energy initiative to neutralize the utilitys electricity costs.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
General Manager Science and Strategy
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Adelaide Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Nicola shows up

Optimistic
Story Driven
Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Nicola cares about

Renewable Energy
Led SA Water’s ambitious "Zero Cost Energy Future" program, installing hundreds of thousands of solar panels to offset one of the state's largest electricity consumptions.
Water Innovation
Represents SA Water at global innovation forums and fosters research to address future water security, environmental, and energy challenges.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
General Manager Science and Strategy
SA Water
4-2019 - 7-2022
Senior Manager Supply Chain and Zero Cost Energy Future
SA Water
11-2016 - 7-2022
Senior Manager Procurement
SA Water
3-2016 - 9-2016
Consultant
Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI)
3-2015 - 3-2016
Corporate Manager, Office Of General Manager, City Planning and Design
Adelaide City Council
In the press

Media appearances

Let's talk water, South Australia. Featured in SA Water
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SA Water is pumping with the power of the sun. Featured in PV Magazine Australia
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Education
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Nottingham
2013 - 2013
Lean Six Sigma
University of Adelaide
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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