An exciting permanent opportunity to join the Systems Planning and Land Acquisition team.
Responsible for the development of forward thinking, multi-driver responsive, customer focussed, integrated urban water servicing plans, driving the direction for water and wastewater assets that ultimately are converted into projects to achieve safe and sustainable water supply servicing and waterway outcomes.
In a time where the direction and value of water is critical for Sydney, the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains and with the roll out of Sydney Water’s Long-Term Capital and Operating Plan (LTCOP) this role is critical in the shaping of these outcomes and understanding how we use water and manage wastewater across the city. This role sits within the Treatment Planning Team within Systems Planning and Land Acquisition. The treatment planning team encompasses treatment outcomes and planning for carbon zero initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Plan, create and deliver high impact planning from master planning and regional plans to options studies and implementation plans as they relate to treatment assets.
- Development of customer servicing solutions to align with integrated water cycle management organisational objectives including planning of water, wastewater and recycled water treatment assets.
- Work with people from across Sydney Water, its partners and the broader industry to realise outcomes in both water and wastewater treatment.
- Apply innovative initiatives and contribute to the improvement of quality and efficiency of planning activities.
- Undertake the development of activities that support planning including preparing guidelines, tenders and business cases
- Engage throughout the entire asset life cycle to ensure the best outcomes for the creation of new assets and integration with existing servicing solutions to ensure sustainable servicing for Sydney Water’s customers.
- Perform risk analysis activities and develop management interventions.
- Contribute to Sydney Water achieving its carbon zero targets.
Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace. Here's how we support you:
• Flexible & Hybrid working options.
• Childcare allowances and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Novated lease opportunities.
• Fitness Passport providing access to numerous gyms and pools across NSW.
• Flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance memberships
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Planning, Science or a related discipline
- Several years of demonstrated experience and skills in the development and management of integrated approaches to urban water service and infrastructure planning
- Knowledge and experience of aspects of urban water infrastructure planning and integrated water cycle management
- Demonstrated experience in written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills both internal and external to the organisation.
- Understanding of Strategic Asset Management concepts and evolving infrastructure planning techniques
Application closing date: Midnight Wednesday 24th July 2024
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.
Working at Sydney Water
At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
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, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.
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