Investment Prioritisation Senior Specialist

Sydney Water is dedicated to delivering outstanding water infrastructure services. We are committed to aligning our operations with regulatory requirements, corporate strategies, and the best interests of our stakeholders, customers and the environment.

As the Investment Prioritisation Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and developing the prioritization of our infrastructure investments between capital and operational expenditure pathways (TOTEX approach), annually and over a 5-year investment program. You will ensure that current and future infrastructure initiatives meet regulatory requirements, align with corporate strategy objectives, and effectively balance service performance, risk, and costs across all water-related products and asset classes.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Asset Decision-Making: Make informed decisions about assets to ensure that the Asset Operator meets service expectations, optimizing performance, risk, and cost.
• Risk Assessment: Undertake risk assessment practices to manage investment responses that address forecast asset, system and service performance issues. Capture and disseminate lessons learned for future reviews, covering maintenance, renewals, upgrades, and new assets to meet growth and resilience requirements.
• Critical Issue Identification: Proactively identify critical issues and develop solutions for balanced performance and risk management across the TOTEX program. Represent the organization at established program forums.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and identify opportunities to enhance data quality for renewals and other capital works candidates. Implement best practices and quality control procedures for prioritization techniques.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualifications: Tertiary qualification plus an appropriate post-graduate qualification in engineering, science, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3 to 7 years of industry experience in a complex asset management-based organization and project environment. Proven ability to support multi-disciplinary integrated teams to achieve desired outcomes.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability in applying risk management for service performance, identifying financial and commercial risks and opportunities, practical financial analysis, and stakeholder management. Experience in developing related tools for decision-making.

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

Competitive Compensation: 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. 

 Closing Date: 14th April 2025

For any inquiries or accommodations needed during the application process, please contact Recruitment@sydneywater.com.au

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.  

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. 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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