SCADA Project officer

• Role – SCADA Project Officer
• Location – Parramatta
• Business Unit – Finance, Commercial and Digital
• Level – Level 12
• Hours – 38hrs/week
• Salary Details - $134,849.57 Base pay
• Full Time -Permanent Position

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 SCADA Project Officer is responsible for preparing project briefs, business cases, scopes of work, and budget estimates for SCADA projects. It manages the end‑to‑end delivery of SCADA projects and associated services while ensuring the quality and financial performance of external partners. The position also requires building and maintaining effective working relationships across the organisation to support collaborative and successful delivery of the SCADA Control System work stream.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivery of complex SCADA projects from initiation through to approval, funding, and implementation.
• Prepare project briefs, business cases, scopes of work, and budget estimates for SCADA programs.
• Coordinate project activities with internal teams, external partners, and delivery consortia to ensure seamless execution.
• Work independently and adapt to shifting priorities within a hybrid work environment.
• Monitor and track the quality and financial performance of external SCADA service providers.
• Process monthly SCADA progress claims and ensure accuracy of invoicing.
• Prepare approval documentation, including single‑source justification memos and compensation event memos.

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

•  Competitive Compensation: 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. 
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 
• Subsidized Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Who are we looking for?

• Tertiary qualifications in engineering or project management, or 5+ years of relevant industry experience, with strong knowledge of SCADA systems in the Water and Wastewater sector.
• Familiarity with Sydney Water’s SCADA standards, technical specifications, procurement and contract procedures, and quality control/audit‑trail practices.
• Demonstrated experience managing diverse SCADA projects, conducting site investigations, and preparing Business Cases.
• Proficient in using corporate business information systems (including SAP BxP) and office applications to analyse, report and present data.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and operate autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

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.

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

Closing date: 1^st Mar 2026

For more information requirement related to role, you can contact sunil.nagarajan@sydneywater.com.au

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 First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans. 

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.