Portfolio Assurance Lead

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 the role 

The Portfolio Assurance Lead will implement and control the Infrastructure Portfolio Gateway Assurance processes to support the efficient and effective management of infrastructure investment.

The role supports the assurance processes on an investment portfolio of circa $1.5 billion a year to ensure visibility of the pipeline, consistency in investment decision making and clarity in approval pathways.

This role will be partnering with the Executive, business managers and stakeholders to ensure that the infrastructure investment portfolio meet investment management objectives, providing advice and assurance regarding the opportunity, risks, prudency, efficiency, and robustness of proposed investment decisions. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to;  

• Lead the gateway reviews. Assess the rigour and adequacy of investment and procurement proposals for executive management
• Responsible for the implementation of the business case templates and investment assurance process. Driving a continuous improvement focus.
• Partner with the business leaders and stakeholders to ensure that investment proposals meet commercial management objectives
• Provide stakeholders with professional and specialist advice relating to investment proposals
• Prepare ad hoc reports for the Board, Board committees and the Executive
• Working with Groups to demonstrate to IPART, INSW and NSW Treasury the prudency and efficiency of decision making at Sydney Water
• Engage with regularly with INSW and NSW Treasury to ensure Sydney Waters assurance framework aligns closely with best practice.
• Participate at Program/Project Control Groups, Infrastructure Portfolio Performance Group (IPPG) and IRC
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across organisational investment approvals including managing the alignment of project approval activities across the wider Asset Lifecycle

What’s in it for you 

·       Flexible/Hybrid working  

·       Use of vehicle for work purposes 

·       Parking options available 

·       Childcare allowances 

·       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 

• Relevant degree qualification (e.g., Finance, Business, Engineering) or experience deemed equivalent
• Significant experience in investment appraisal and assurance (including business case development and review), preferably in an infrastructure / utility / regulated organisation
• Experience in the INSW gateway assurance process and development of business cases
• Experience in undertaking and overseeing pre and post gateway reviews
• Understanding of capital project accounting and reporting procedures, and capital investment management
• Strong influencing skills obtaining buy-in from senior management and Executives
• Proven leadership skills in a medium or large organisation with a focus on teamwork, goals and priorities
• Advanced / Expert level capability in MS Office applications

Please see the position description for the role's full accountabilities. 

Application closing date: Sunday, 07th 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 Kristiana.allouche@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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