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Commercial Partnerships Advisor

LocationParramatta, NSW 2150
Work TypeFull time
Published At:8 days ago
Job no: QPMBF
Category: Water & Environment Services

As a Commercial Partnerships Advisor at Sydney Water, you will provide analytical support to the front-end opportunity identification and planning process for new commercial frameworks, agreements and offerings for Sydney Water to engage with the urban development industry, you will be required to:

  • Assist in the front-end opportunity identification and planning process for new commercial policy frameworks, agreements and offerings.
  • Prepare and reviews business cases, and assist in negotiating commercial agreements with major developers
  • Identify and investigate gaps in stakeholder expectations and current services to inform and influence business development and internal planning, and external urban planning and design.
  • Undertake developer, and stakeholder engagement on urban water management to promote Sydney Water’s strategic direction on liveability, affordability and resilience for customers and communities in line with the lifestream strategy.

Essential Criteria: 

  •  Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. commerce, business, law or related discipline) or experience deemed equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience in forming and maintaining strong, constructive business relationships.
  • Strong analytical skills to prepare, review and interpret data and evaluate early-stage opportunities.
  • Understanding of political, market and commercial drivers for major projects, and the resulting opportunities for partnership between Sydney Water and the major developer sector.
  • Understanding of competition and regulatory, financial considerations associated with a regulated service provider making commercial service offerings.


Dive into Our Great Benefits

Competitive Remuneration: Offering base salary $136,027.21 plus 11.5% superannuation and RDOs!

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 15th 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 TermsPrivacy 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. 

  • Published on 02 Sep 2024, 6:08 AM