Asset Integration Manager

• Lead Asset Integration for Sydney Water’s Major Projects, part of a $34B, 10-year Capital Infrastructure Program.
• Contribute to world-class projects right here in Sydney—no air miles required!
• Enjoy flexible working hours to suit your work-life balance needs.

Sydney Water is delivering its biggest program yet, with a $34 billion investment in infrastructure over the next 10 years to build a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient water network for Sydney’s growing population. We’re looking for an Asset Integration Manager, that will be at the heart of ensuring our high-value projects are successfully integrated into existing networks, operations, and systems—maximizing performance, minimizing risk, and delivering outstanding customer and environmental outcomes. You’ll oversee a team working on projects ranging from $100 million to $1.5 billion, contributing to programs of work reaching up to $3 billion!

About the Role:

As an Asset Integration Manager – Major Projects, you will lead a team of specialists to ensure the seamless integration of new and renewed assets into Sydney Water’s operations. This role is critical for managing transitions from design through the full asset lifecycle to commissioning and handover. You will provide strategic and technical advice, manage key stakeholder relationships, and identify risks to ensure asset compatibility and operational efficiency. A strong understanding of water infrastructure, including network and plant operations, is essential.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to ensure the seamless integration of new and renewed assets, from design through to commissioning and handover, balancing short-term operational needs with long-term infrastructure planning.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including Major Project teams, contractors, asset owners, and operators, to align integration strategies and resolve technical and operational challenges.
• Oversee, guide and support a team of asset integration specialists, ensuring project delivery while serving as the escalation point for technical issues.
• Offer strategic advice to optimise the operation of the network and treatment assets to realise the benefits of new services and infrastructure delivered by Major Projects.
• Balance operational and systems risks to achieve technically sound and commercially viable solutions.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Relevant degree in Engineering, Operations, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in asset integration, water infrastructure project delivery, and in-depth knowledge of operations, network management, and technical processes.
• Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering successful outcomes across the full asset lifecycle, from design concept to commissioning and handover.
• Strong stakeholder and communication skills, with experience collaborating effectively with functional managers and operators.
• A strategic and proactive mindset, balancing tactical decision-making with long-term infrastructure goals, while driving results through collaboration and practical solutions.

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: Monday 10th March 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. 

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