Commercial Lead

As a Commercial Lead at Sydney Water, you will play a crucial role in driving the development and success of our commercial projects and partnerships with the urban development industry.

You will be integral to shaping strategic opportunities for providing water related services to new property developments, conducting detailed financial analysis, and contributing to high-stakes negotiations, ensuring that Sydney Water’s commercial endeavours are well-supported and effectively managed.

Project and Partnership Support: Lead the origination and execution of commercial projects and partnerships, ensuring value maximization and risk minimization for Sydney Water.

Financial Analysis: Develop and analyze complex financial models, including regulatory, tax, and structuring considerations. Provide recommendations backed by rigorous financial evaluations. Prepare papers and presentations for board and executive committees and facilitate external advisor interactions.

Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities for improving commercial outcomes and supporting business efficiency including establishing, reviewing and implementing commercial policy and frameworks. Participate in project due diligence processes and support the development of robust business cases.

Negotiation Support: Contribute to negotiations, providing commercial insights and drafting term sheets and contractual agreements in consultation with legal and other stakeholders.

Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including investment institutions, government departments, commercial partners, and major developers, to support project and partnership objectives.

Essential Criteria: 

• Degree qualification in Accounting, Finance (Corporate Finance), Applied Finance, Business, Economics, Science, Engineering with post graduate commerce / finance qualifications or experience deemed equivalent supported by a relevant post graduate qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to engage collaboratively with all stakeholders and influence key decision makers across the organisation including senior stakeholder management
• Demonstrated understanding of key value drivers and leveraging this knowledge to provide commercial insights and experience in providing recommendations using rigorous financial analysis
• Demonstrated ability to breakdown complex problems, synthesize key issues and provide recommendations with a bias towards action.
• Relevant work experience in either commercial area of a large complex organisation, infrastructure advisory teams or corporate advisory firms.

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 childcare allowances. 

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. 

Application Process: 

Please submit a resume and cover letter, your cover letter should be no more than one single side, addressing the essential criteria of this job advertisement. 

Your application will also be assessed on the job description accountabilities, skills and experience; please review this document carefully before applying. 

Deadline: 11.59pm Sunday 15^th September 2024

For any inquiries or accommodations needed during the application process, please contact sareah.kelly2@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.   

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.