Development Project Manager

What will you be doing?­

As a Development Project Manager, you will build and manage productive business relationships with development and infrastructure delivery stakeholders such as developers, water service coordinators, tier 1 head contractors and councils, to ensure optimised investment efficiency and liveability outcomes.

We currently have a term position available until end of December 2024, which could lead to a permanent opportunity in the future.

The key function of this role is to effectively manage the end-to-end review and processing delivery of significant Complex Asset projects, meeting quality, time and budgetary requirements. This role will contribute to the development of commercial arrangements that integrate and protect the delivery of water related services with new development.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively manage relationships with developers from the private and public sector and their water service coordinator/s within the region to build strategic, long term relationships that deliver the optimal infrastructure outcomes for development and growth.
• Manage Sydney Water’s engagement with project directors, and project managers to manage the delivery of new assets for the corporation and impacts on existing Sydney Water assets.
• Oversee the end-to-end case management of medium and high complexity infrastructure projects to deliver against requirements
• Interface with key government organisations and councils to provide pre- development application advice for significant development and redevelopment sites.
• Ensure compliance with internal design standards and potential risks, ensuring that costs are managed and recovered where applicable

What’s in it for you

• Flexible/Hybrid working and onsite parking options available
• Competitive base salary $120,469.44 plus super and RDO’s
• Fitness Passport offering access to hundreds of gyms and pools around NSW
• Flu vaccinations and discounted options on health insurance membership providers

Who are we looking for?

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Engineering, Construction, Business or Project Management) or experience deemed equivalent
• Sound knowledge of requirements associated with the delivery of capital works within a government or head contracting business
• Experience reviewing / drafting utility designs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate, and work under pressure to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people
• Sound planning, organisational, time and project management skills
• Experience in working within a development servicing/ infrastructure planning environment

Does this sound like you? Apply now.

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed – let us know what you need.

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 5th May 2024

Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact sareah.kelly2@sydneywater.com.au

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process.

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, sex or culture. You can be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal and health 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 and health information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application