- Based out of Parramatta in our newly renovated spoke office space
- Offering hybrid work options with working from home flexibility
- A competitive salary package and multiple opportunities available!
The City Growth and Development team is seeking Growth Intelligence Leads in the Growth Planning and Commercial Frameworks team.
We’re offering multiple perm and fixed term opportunities.
The role is positioned to lead delivery of Sydney Water’s Growth Intelligence operations by providing detailed growth forecasts, analysis and strategic advice to inform both the Sydney Water planning and capital delivery programmes and to facilitate early engagement and collaboration with NSW Planning bodies.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain Sydney Waters spatial growth data bases (MapInfo knowledge preferred).
- Prepares reports on changes to growth, growth timing and proposed land use, to support Sydney Water’s service planning processes and capital investment.
- Develops networks with NSW Planning agencies to improve data sharing via analytical assessment, and use of spatial systems including the NSW Planning Portal.
- Leads SW responses to planning proposals, DAs, SSDAs, LEPs, DCPs, infrastructure plans, land-use plans that drive growth and may affect services to our customers.
- Undertake detailed analysis to produce growth forecasts and market intelligence for SW planning and investment decisions by using and updating;
o External and internal growth intelligence data systems, and
o Detailed information on land use rezoning, developer plans and development market conditions
- Prepare geographical overlays of expected growth to provide a common platform for planning decisions.
- Prepare customer facing maps and geographic overlays of Sydney Water’s infrastructure plans.
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:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. urban planning, social sciences, economics, social science, business, geography, or other relevant fields) or experience deemed relevant.
- 5-10 years’ experience in urban planning, water services planning, development servicing or other relevant industry experience
- Extensive knowledge of growth intelligence, urban planning, and development servicing
- Advanced capability to use spatial GIS systems
- Demonstrated experience in effective communication, including the preparation of graphical presentations using databases, statistical analysis and other tools.
- Experience in working in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver business outcomes
- Demonstrated experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships and interfaces involving internal and external parties
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 16th May 2024
As part of your application please provide your CV and cover letter.
Your cover letter should address your experience, key skills and what you bring to the team to lead the delivery of the above outputs. Please also express your preference for permanent or term positions.
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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