Development Project Manager - Infrastructure

• Parramatta base location with flexible/hybrid work options
• Fixed term (18 months) full-time role with competitive salary package
• Enterprise role working on multiple projects at one time

About the role

The purpose of this role is to build and manage productive business relationships with development stakeholders such as developers, water service coordinators and councils, to ensure optimised investment efficiency and liveability outcomes.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively manage relationships with professional developers and their water service coordinator/s within the region to build strategic, long-term relationships that deliver the optimal infrastructure outcomes for growth and development.

• Manage Sydney Water’s engagement with project managers working for Developers 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 developer projects to deliver against requirements, delivering on time and meeting quality and regulatory requirements.

• Interface with key councils and provide pre- development application advice for significant development and redevelopment sites.

• Collect development servicing data from internal and external stakeholders to inform servicing strategies and identify threats and opportunities concerning the strategy delivery.

• Support the Account Managers and Leadership Team as the point of advice and escalation for project and case matters for the team

• 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.
• 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. 

About you

• Demonstrated experience in project management, including sound stakeholder management and engagement experience.

• Experience in working within a development servicing/ infrastructure planning environment

• Experience in forming and maintaining strong, constructive business relationships

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. urban planning, engineering, business or related discipline) or experience deemed equivalent. Project management qualifications desirable

• Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with the delivery of capital works.

• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to consult, negotiate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people.

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: 29/04/24

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 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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