Business Case Assurance Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Business Case Assurance Specialist to report to the Investment Assurance Manager on a full-time permanent basis. This pivotal role will provide critical advice and assurance to our leadership team regarding the opportunity, risks, prudency, efficiency, and robustness of proposed business cases.

Please note: this role is internally titled Senior Investment Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance on the robustness of business cases and the viability of expenditure proposals.
• Provide advice to executives, business managers, and stakeholders in the development of comprehensive business cases.
• Provide assurance to external agencies, including NSW Treasury, INSW, and IPART, regarding the prudency and efficiency of investment decisions.
• Exercise independent thinking to influence and constructively challenge stakeholders on capital expenditure proposals, ensuring optimal risk management and customer value.

Skills & Experience

• Qualifications: Relevant degree qualification (e.g. engineering, IT, procurement, accounting, policy, economics, business, science)
• Experience: Experience drafting, reviewing and/or assuring business cases for capital expenditure is essential. Knowledge of regulatory business practices, including the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s pricing process is preferred
• Skills: Skilled in collaborating internally to ensure business case proposals align with governance, laws, and policies, while leveraging technical expertise in business case appraisal to provide insightful challenges and evaluate the rigor of proposed capital expenditure decisions.  

Essential Criteria

• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of application.
• As part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.  

Closing date: Wednesday 23rd February 2026 11:59pm AEST.

For more information, please contact Jerrin.Francis@sydneywater.com.au.

Why join us

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. We actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality, and foster a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects.

Dive into Our Great Benefits!

• Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
• Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Working at Sydney Water 

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, and veterans. 

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Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.