Senior Commercial Manager - Commercial & Corporate Development

Sydney Water is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the execution of complex commercial projects and strategic initiatives. The role would enable the business to manage the increasing complexities and risks of the business brought by Greater Sydney Water Strategy and Sydney Water’s Long-Term Capital and Operational Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Sydney Water’s commercial strategy in response to the growing demand from data centres.
• Develop innovative commercial structures and pricing in light of the regulatory environment that support sector growth whilst ensuring existing customers are protected from the emerging high-demand sectors.
• Position Sydney Water as the strategic water infrastructure partner for the multi- billion data centre pipeline, safeguarding water security and service standards.
• Work closely with Growth, Strategy, Planning and Regulatory teams to design pricing models and service differentiation strategies that reflect the true cost of servicing high-demand customers.
• Represent Sydney Water in shaping government policy on data centre strategy, cost recovery mechanisms, and infrastructure planning.
• Lead high-level negotiations with major data centre developers.
• Represent Sydney Water’s commercial interests in strategic discussions with the Investment Delivery Authority, Infrastructure NSW, and planning bodies.
• Engage with major developers to ensure commercial interests are aligned with infrastructure capacity and sustainability objectives.

About You

• You are a strategic leader with strong commercial and structuring skills and a passion for infrastructure innovation.
• Extensive experience in commercial leadership, ideally within utilities, infrastructure, or high-demand sectors.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills at senior levels.
• A proven ability to influence policy and deliver commercial outcomes in complex environments.

Essential Requirements: 

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 
• 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.   
• Flexibility to travel across Sydney Water sites as required. 

Closing Date: Wednesday, 3 September 2025 11:59pm AEST.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

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. 

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. 

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 Live Hire 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 Live Hire’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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