Research & Innovation Coordinator

Role - Research & Innovation Coordinator

•  Join a dynamic, diverse and high performing team in an exciting time of growth.
•  Parramatta base location – with flexible/hybrid working site.
• Full time permanent role
• Proudly making a difference to establishing a best-in-class, customer centred, client organisation

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. 

About us 

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. 

About your role:

To coordinate, support and deliver asset infrastructure research and innovation project outcomes across the organisation. This role will need to work closely with the R&I team and across the business to identify and scope new R&I opportunities while also deploying and implementing current projects into the business. The focus to work on collaborative research projects which address critical asset performance and lifecycle knowledge gaps. It will also need to support activities to better promote and drive innovation within Sydney Water, including delivery of the Innovation, Research, and Deployment plan.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to;  

• Assist, support and coordinate projects of a technical nature and build over time the know-how and expertise to project manage multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop and prepare project documentation for approvals and reporting.
• Development of project management plan in collaboration with internal stakeholders and also research partners.
• Facilitating project expense payments through BXP and EPPM reporting where required.
• Ensure work undertaken complies with project scope and meets operational requirements.
• Monitoring progress of project aspects and identifying potential problems with respect to budgets, schedules, deliverables and standards.
• Assist with management of contractual and administrative issues including IP, risk and insurance associated with research agreements.
• Assist with team meeting and planning sessions, providing administrative support to the team including review of agendas, minutes & follow up actions.
• Coordinate and advise on critical research initiatives with Sydney Water BOO partners

 About you 

• Science, engineering, or STEM degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• A current driver’s license.
• At least 2+ years relevant experience in engineering, science, research, and innovation or STEM
• Experience in managing engineering and/or research projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in utilising engineering principles and/or research methodologies and tools.
• Ability to apply knowledge across a broad range of project areas.
• An understanding of how to work with research universities and government entities.
• Experience in stakeholder management at various levels within an organisation and externally.
• Knowledge of the water industry and/or large utilities

 What’s in it for you.

• Flexible/Hybrid working.
• Parking options available
• Childcare allowances
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave.
• Novated lease options
• Fitness Passport offering access to hundreds of gyms and pools around NSW
• Flu vaccinations and discounted options on health insurance membership providers.

Please see the position description for the roles full accountabilities. 

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: 12 April 2024

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  sunil.nagarajan@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.

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