Quality LeadHybrid

• Join a leading client organisation delivering billion-dollar water infrastructure programs, offering long-term involvement in complex, large-scale projects.
• Permanent role; Parramatta base, and site based throughout Sydney Water’s area of operations.
• Be part of a dynamic, diverse and high-performing team during an exciting growth phase

Who we are:

Sydney Water is undertaking a 10-year infrastructure program to renew, expand & build infrastructure to support a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient water network for Sydney’s growing population. We provide safe drinking, recycled, wastewater, and stormwater services with a focus on reliability, affordability, and environmental sustainability. As a state-owned corporation, we prioritize customers and communities.

About the role:

Join Sydney Water’s Major Projects team to lead quality management and assurance across high-profile, high-value capital investments. This role is responsible for implementing and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and efficiency of the Sydney Water Quality Management System, program, plans, and processes within Major Projects. You will play a key role in assuring the quality aspects of assigned major projects during the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and specialist quality advice across project phases, including early scoping, procurement, and contractor documentation reviews.
• Implement and maintain quality management systems, conduct audits, manage document control, and report on compliance and performance metrics.
• Lead quality assurance activities such as site inspections, surveillance, risk assessments, and post-project evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
• Investigate quality incidents, analyse root causes, and recommend corrective actions to enhance safety and performance.
• Develop and deliver quality training, awareness programs, and project inductions to build capability and promote a strong quality culture.

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, engineering or a related field, preferably with internal auditor training. Hold a valid Construction Industry Induction White Card.
• Over 10 years of experience in a quality-focused role within large construction projects and end to end project lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of quality and construction legislation, with demonstrated ability to implement and improve management systems in field-based environments.
• Proven skills in stakeholder communication, negotiation, influencing, investigation, and problem-solving across all organisational levels.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and change leadership, with the ability to embed better work practices across programs.

Essential Requirements:  

·       Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.  

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

Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities 

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 
• Employee Networks: We proudly offer and support Employee Led networks, such as Women of Water, Pride, First Nations and Disability & Neurodiversity Networks 
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success in the direction you desire. 
• 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 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. 

Closing Date: Friday 14th November at 11:59 PM AEST

We want to ensure you feel supported and informed throughout every step of our recruitment process. Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact deirbhile.neary@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Working at Sydney Water 

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

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.  

Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms,Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.