- Be part of the leadership team driving an unprecedented growth agenda across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra
- Lead the relationship for our Developer Customers and Councils
- Lead the delivery of our Developer Transformation Program
- Shape the infrastructure contributions for water and wastewater services
- Hybrid Working/Parramatta Office
- Competitive Remuneration Package
- Strategic management of 1B+ Government Development Portfolios
We have an ambitious vision from which we've designed our strategy: Creating a better life with world-class water services - to ensure a resilient and reliable water supply for Future Sydney.
Reporting into the General Manager Business Development, this senior leadership role navigates the complex environment to shape the growth and development of Sydney’s infrastructure for water and wastewater services.
Overseeing the commercial management of 1B+ enterprise-wide infrastructure investment and developments, your leadership shall play a key role in modernising our developer products and services through our developer transformation programs over the coming few years. A critical leader within the Group, you will manage a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and professionals including a direct team of five and an indirect team of up to 130.
Further, the role requires the leadership of key development partnerships and commercial frameworks across all external developer industry segments, Government infrastructure Agencies and Utility providers, all levels of government (Federal, State and Local), key non-government organisations and peak bodies. You will oversee the case management of the full spectrum of development applications, growth servicing intelligence and planning.
Be rewarded with the opportunity to be a part of the team designing and delivery the multi-billion-dollar government delivery projects that shape the future of greater Sydney’s water management and service delivery. Help navigate and contribute to Sydney Water’s medium to long vision and strategy with your understanding developer customers and ability to enhance that service.
To succeed in this role you will also bring:
- Proven experience setting up and managing effective strategic relationships
- High degree of commercial acumen and a proven track record of leading complex commercial negotiations
- Strong people leadership and demonstrated leadership of substantially sized teams
- Demonstrated experience leading organisational change initiatives
- Proven track record of collaboration with a broad range of stakeholders from customers through Government and internal team members
- Substantial experience of strategic project and program delivery.
- Value of working collaboratively, and diversity and inclusion.
What we can offer you
- Flexible/Hybrid Working
- Passionate and Purpose Lead Business Culture
- Contribute and influence the shaping and future of Sydney Water
- Parking onsite
- Generous Remuneration Package
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Childcare allowances
- Novated lease options
- Subsidised Fitness Passport access to hundreds of gyms and pools around NSW
As part of your application please include a cover letter address the below criteria:
Describe your experience and successes in leading commercial outcomes, relationship management and people leadership.
Closing date: Sunday 21 May 2023
Please see the position description for further detail about the role.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact johna.milenkovic@sydneywater.com.au
Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.
We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
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