Senior Planner - Master Planning

• An exciting opportunity to be a part of Sydney Water’s Capital Works Programme, which is a $34 Billion Infrastructure upgrade project
• Generous salary package + benefits on offer
• Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future

About us 

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

About the role 

In this role you will be responsible for the development of forward thinking, multi-driver responsive, customer focussed, integrated urban water servicing plans. This drives direction setting for water and wastewater assets and products that ultimately are converted into projects to achieve waterway outcomes. 

The team focus on timely development of the Long Term Capital and Operational Plan (LTCOP), as well as integrated, adaptive and optimised long-term Master Plans for products and regions that achieve the organisations objectives, priorities, obligations and customer insights.

In a time where the direction and value of water is critical for Sydney and with the roll out of Sydney Water’s LTCOP this role is critical in the shaping of these outcomes and understanding how we use water and manage our waterways across the city. In this role you will lead the development of planning activities and processes including preparing and communicating plans and business cases and ensure the quality of planning outputs and solutions

 About you 

• You will need a Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Planning, Science or a related discipline and a minimum of 6 - 8 years’ experience, with demonstrated experience and skills in the development and management of integrated approaches to urban water service and infrastructure planning
• Translation of Product and Service Strategies into Regional, System and Asset based plans
• Knowledge of effective stakeholder engagement processes and collaborative planning experience
• Knowledge of risk, cost and performance drivers and ability to optimise these
• Demonstrated experience in written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills at all levels both internal and external to the organisations, with the ability to establish a high degree of credibility
• Demonstrated successful experience dealing regulators and stakeholder groups, internal and external
• Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring and technical skill development
• Expert knowledge and experience of integrated water cycle management and water sensitive urban planning approaches

Why our team like working at Sydney Water:

• Huge multi-billion-dollar program of work which shapes Australia’s busiest and largest city. It’s rewarding!
• Positive team culture which celebrates wins and binds together to face challenges (have we told you were the No.1 company in Australia for graduates!) 
• Flexible working arrangements, to give you fair work/life balance.
• 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, gender, or culture.
• 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.

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

 At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too. 

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and background checks form part of the application process. 

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application

Do you think you are up for the challenge? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, cover letter outlining your experiences and respond to the screening questions as part of the application. 

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.