Lead Planner

• Lead the development of forward thinking, multi-driver responsive, customer focussed, integrated urban water servicing and waterway management plans that define the actions required to deliver upon the outcomes set in product and service strategies. 
• Permanent role, Parramatta location with flexible work options.

As Lead Planner within Treatment Planning, you will be working across Sydney Water to develop investment plans in line with the Long-Term Capital Operating Plan. The purpose of this role is to develop integrated, adaptive and optimised long-term plans for assets and products that achieve the organisations objectives, priorities and obligations

Building on the endorsement of Investment and Infrastructure Capital Delivery, you will be ensuring processes and requirements are fit for purpose to adequately provide expertise and technical knowledge in water cycle management, strategic planning, developing servicing concepts, developing cost models for financial and economic assessments, developing adaptive plans that contribute in the development of the best planning approaches. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop long-term strategies for water resource recovery, filtration plants, and Purified Recycled Water (PRW) facilities.
• Identify integration opportunities across systems, resources, and services to optimise performance.
• Forecast infrastructure investment, resource needs, and manage emerging contaminants of concern.
• Lead treatment plant capacity assessments of treatment plants, analysing process data to address performance issues.
• Drive innovative, sustainable solutions to minimise Sydney Water’s carbon footprint.
• Provide expertise in integrated water cycle management and best-practice planning approaches.
• Coach and develop less experienced planners, supporting their growth and career development.
• Represent Sydney Water at industry peak bodies and promote its achievements.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience effectively leading and taking accountability for complex planning programs and/or projects, including scoping and delivery of complex projects with several other project interfaces or other interrelated issues. 
• Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills both internal and external to the organisation, with the ability to establish credibility. 
• Demonstrated successful experience dealing with stakeholder groups, internal and external. 
• A demonstrated expertise in wastewater treatment and biosolids production technologies, including advanced treatment processes to produce high quality effluent
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and technical skill development 
• Expert knowledge and experience of integrated and adaptive planning approaches, including scenario planning.  
• Experience in successful project delivery 
• Experience in successful business case development is desirable.  
• Experience in project management is desirable.  

Essential Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Planning, Science or a related discipline
• 10-15 years demonstrated experience and skills in the development and management of integrated approaches to urban wastewater and water treatment and infrastructure planning. 
• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

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. 

Closing Date: 14 March 2025 at Midnight AEST

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

For any further information please contact daniella.mikhael@sydneywater.com.au

Working at Sydney Water

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.

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.

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