Off Set - Project Manager

• 2-Year Fixed Term Contract Opportunity

Offset Project Manager

Sydney Water is the main provider of water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater services in Greater Sydney. Our employees are dedicated to improving customer, environmental and waterway outcomes, while ensuring services remain reliable and affordable. We are committed to being forward-thinking, proactive and easy to engage with.  

This role is responsible for implementing a key project that will enable Sydney Water to achieve new Environment Protection Authority (EPA) regulations that are designed to improve waterway health by reducing nutrient pollution.   

Reference Links            

• Hawkesbury Nepean Nutrient Management Framework 
• Sydney Water’s Environment Protection Licences are listed on the EPA’s public register.  

What you will be doing

• Lead collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams to implement a suite of environmental projects designed to reduce nutrient loads discharged into waterways.
• Effectively integrate multiple considerations into your decisions including regulated requirements, asset performance, environmental monitoring, cost effectiveness, expert and stakeholder input.
• Refine and drive implementation of a program of environmental projects and environmental monitoring to support Sydney Water’s compliance with new regulated limits for treated wastewater. 
• Provide effective guidance for the development, delivery and analytical outputs of environmental and aquatic monitoring programs.
• Manage effective stakeholder relationships, ensure effective community engagement and reflect customers’ environmental priorities.  

About you  

• Experience in managing and leading novel, multi-disciplinary projects with many stakeholders in a regulated, operational environment.  
• Strong knowledge of wastewater operations and performance, environmental and waterway interactions, stormwater or natural resource management, regulated requirements and governance, and Sydney Water’s operating environment. 
• Experience in developing and tracking project schedules and budgets, identifying and mitigating project risks and working with a range of vendors 
• Ability to work constructively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders 
• Ability to balance environmental, regulated, financial and customer considerations and apply internal policies  
• Excellent communication skills, information synthesis, creative problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn  
• Ability to work with project management processes and systems.  

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. For any additional questions please reach out to connor.may@sydneywater.com.au – Application closing date is Wednesday 26th November

Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for roles if they don’t meet every qualification. If, after reading this, you’re not sure you tick every single criteria box, but have the passion to get behind our purpose, the determination to face a challenge and a willingness to grow and learn, we think you should click that apply button anyway. We’re passionate about building a diverse and inclusive team, and love hearing from people like you. 

 Why join us?

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. 

Discounted 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 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. 

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