Assistant Project Manager

• Assist in the delivery of high risk/complexity capital infrastructure projects 
• Take ownership of smaller capital and renewal projects and gain competency delivering under the NEC 4 contract framework
• Permanent role, Assistant Project Manager located Redfern Or Wollongong hybrid working; EA13A salary $120,469.44 base plus super

What will you be doing? 

Guided by senior project managers you will manage the delivery of low risk/complexity projects to plan, within the Regional Annual Integrated Works Program.  The Program includes capital works, maintenance and facilities management services, tactical renewal and minor works projects. The position facilitates collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams in Sydney Water and the Regional Delivery Consortium to ensure consistency, accuracy and efficiency in project delivery, cost and risk management across all assigned projects within and across asset classes.

 You will:

• Manage, under the guidance of a Senior Project Manager, low risk projects or modular components of projects
• Support Project Managers to assist in the achievement of project objectives
• Assist in the development of project management plans
• Prepare and maintain project schedules
• Provide support in the preparation of project risk registers 

Who are we looking for? 

We are looking for people with a passion for project management and an ability to engage with a variety of project stakeholders. Ideally you will have previously worked on water infrastructure projects.

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related field, or experience deemed equivalent
• Project management experience is beneficial
• Minimum 5 years industry experience working within multi-disciplinary integrated teams and/or alliances
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is beneficial but not essential

Department Overview:

Sydney Water’s Program Delivery team is responsible for building, upgrading and maintaining Sydney Water’s infrastructure needs. The team works closely with Sydney Water’s Regional Delivery Consortia and other external suppliers to provide the delivery of water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.  

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

 Does this sound like you? Apply now!

Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace. Here's how we support you:

• Flexible & Hybrid working options.

• Childcare allowances.

• 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

Closing Date:

Sunday, 5^th May 2024

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process: Kristiana.allouche@sydneywater.com.au

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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