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Once-in-a-generation career opportunity
Over the next decade, we're making a multibillion-dollar investment to renew assets, expand water and stormwater systems, and advance renewable energy to serve an additional 2 million people by 2050.
Play a pivotal role in Sydney's future
By joining us, you'll play a pivotal role in bringing this ambitious and innovative large-scale program of work to life while showcasing and growing your skills in a supportive environment. Your work will make a positive difference in other people's lives as well as your own.
We're looking for infrastructure professionals, or people with the right skills and aptitude, to join our passionate, forward-thinking and values-oriented team.
Role profiles
What you could be doing
Project leadership of major projects – which ensures the prudent, safe, timely and cost-effective delivery of our major project program.
Project leadership in program delivery – which strives to be the deliverer of choice for building, upgrading and maintaining our infrastructure needs.
Roles and broad requirements
Project directors
- Exposure to significant projects and/or programs of capital works.
- Lead large, multi-disciplinary integrated teams.
Delivery directors
- Deliver predominantly high risk / complex projects.
- Lead a team in high risk / complex projects.
Senior project managers
- Experience managing high complexity projects.
- Lead a team.
Project manager
- Experience with medium to high complexity projects in the water or infrastructure sector.
Delivery manager
- Development, procurement and delivery of complex, high risk / high profile project delivery.
Testimonial
"There is nothing more rewarding than knowing the major projects we deliver will have great benefit for our customers, the community and the environment. It is incredibly motivating to lead a high performing team of individuals who take ownership and pride in the work they do. As project managers, we work with a laser focus to make critical investment decisions that ultimately provide the best value to our customers."
Katherine Marshall, Principal Project Manager, Major Projects
What you could be doing
Development and delivery of new assets as well as asset management of existing assets.
Qualifications or relevant experience
Project engineer
- Manage risk/complexity of infrastructure projects.
- Prepare project objectives, schedules, risk management plans and cost management.
Testimonial
"If you're an engineer, there's probably no better time to be at Sydney Water!
We've got so much work and it's exciting, and if you're a civic-minded person you can’t get a better place to work.
The assets we create in major projects will be here for over 100 years – you want to create something that’s going to be here for your children and grandchildren and serve them well into the future."
Paul Collins, Technical Director, Major Projects
What you could be doing
Support the Project Manager (Major Projects) during all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure that construction and maintenance is completed safely, and meets time, cost, quality, WHS, environment and stakeholder requirements.
Qualifications or relevant experience
Construction supervisor
- Construction and maintenance or heavy industry.
- Supervisory / management.
- Extensive field / project exposure.
- Knowledge of current legislative requirements, safety and environment.
What you could be doing
Provide environmental advice and leadership to multi-disciplinary teams.
Qualifications or relevant experience
Environmental scientist
- Environmental legislation and current issues.
- Environmental assessments and strategy.
- Environmental approvals, licences and permits.
Environment lead
- Significant infrastructure projects experience.
- Analysis and reporting on compliance.
Senior sustainability advisor
- Significant infrastructure projects experience.
- Advice to multi-disciplinary teams.
Testimonial
"I began working at Sydney Water as a graduate, just over 20 years ago. I took the opportunity to explore different roles before finding my place in the environment team. Today I am managing an enthusiastic team that are champions for better environmental performance and sustainable outcomes in delivering our major water infrastructure projects.
At Sydney Water, we are making a difference by caring for one another, the environment and the community. We are providing water services that support thriving, sustainable and resilient cities both now and into the future. This motivates me to come to work, tackle challenges and see the team achieve great outcomes on our projects."
Gill Fowler, Director Delivery & Integration, Major Projects
What you could be doing
Management of project scheduling, cost planning, cost control, risk and reporting.
Qualifications or relevant experience
Senior scheduler
- Experience using a scheduling system (Primavera P6, Microsoft Projects).
- Advanced use of Excel and knowledge of Power BI reporting skills.
Project controls manager
- Portfolio controls in large civil infrastructure programs of work.
- Strong technical skills in project controls.
Delivery planning manager
- Lead a team in the development and execution of project and program delivery plans.
- Managed a program across all stages of the project lifecycle.
Delivery planner
- Planning and Scheduling across multiple projects and programs of works.
- Infrastructure, construction or maintenance industry experience.
What you could be doing
Deliver project cost control services across the project lifecycle.
Qualifications or relevant experience
Cost controller
- Construction and/or maintenance delivery experience within the infrastructure sector.
- Knowledge of project, appraisal, planning and budgeting, reporting.
Cost estimator
- Construction sector experience in highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative schedule risk assessment.
Quantity surveyor
- Extensive experience with project estimating.
- Managed multiple cost estimating projects simultaneously.
Cost manager
- Strategic and operational support in delivering cost management.
- Implemented cost management framework and processes.
Testimonial
"I'm passionate about water and water services, which is why I've worked at Sydney Water for 25 years. I've been given so many amazing opportunities to help deliver meaningful outcomes in water supply, treatment and waterway health for our customers and communities.
As Regional Planning Manager, I focus on the long-term strategic planning of our assets and infrastructure. It's a rewarding career that delivers real impact.
My team and I keep customers at the heart of everything we do – they're why we are here. We're always thinking about how we can create a thriving, vibrant city that everyone can enjoy."
Kris Kumaran, Manager, Regional Planning
What you could you be doing
Leverage buying power and manage procurement processes.
Qualifications or relevant experience
Senior pre-contract manager (major projects)
- Construction and infrastructure procurement in a large complex organisation.
- Deep understanding of financial, commercial and regulatory cost drivers.
Senior commercial manager (major projects)
- Contract and commercial management in construction and infrastructure projects.
- Drive strategic commercial outcomes and agreements.
Contract manager
- Contract and commercial management experience in construction and infrastructure projects.
- Understand construction transaction and delivery models.
- Infrastructure, construction or maintenance industry experience.
Senior contract administrator
- Large complex organisation experience in a similar industry.
- Contract development, supplier management and procurement metrics reporting experience.
Why choose us?
We believe that for our cities to thrive, our people need to thrive first. With our diverse range of projects and roles, you'll find plenty of career growth opportunities. We'll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately with competitive remuneration. We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration to support productivity and well-being.
We actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and individuality, and foster a safe environment where everyone feels welcome and appreciated for who they are.
