Delivery Works Planner

• An exciting opportunity to be a part of Sydney Water’s Capital Works Programme, which is a $34 Billion Infrastructure upgrade project
• Permanent role with generous salary package + benefits on offer
• Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future

Everyday Sydney Water is providing world-class water and wastewater services to the over 5 million people who call Greater Sydney home. We have an extensive capital delivery program to ensure we can continue to deliver for our customers, both now and in the future.

In this role, the Delivery Works Planner will be responsible for the preparation of the master project schedules and plans covering the full project scope across all project phases – project inception through to operations. This role optimises delivery to ensure delivery of all projects and programs meet the project objectives, timelines and budgets whilst maintaining consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in scheduling across Project Delivery.

The role leads a team that undertakes project planning and scheduling aligned to best practice and overall functional requirements, to meet Sydney Water and stakeholder needs, as well as the provision of construction and cost time efficiency reviews of contractor programs providing findings, proposals, and corrective actions. If you’re interested in working with project teams, think outside the box, and celebrate getting projects over the line, we want to hear from you!

About you

• Minimum of 5 years of experience using MS Project, Primavera P6, and knowledge of project cost estimating, tracking and control
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in projects, infrastructure, construction or maintenance industries as project management, engineering or a controls discipline (cost, risk, quality, safety, contracts, etc) – Not works planning or scheduling
• Some hands-on experience with enterprise-wide cost accounting system, SAP – preferred.
• Knowledge of the construction industry
• Demonstrated ability to develop and oversight completion of delivery plans for works greater than $10M and/or with greater than 25 staff delay and facilitating interventions as required
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts and best practices for scheduling
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Customer focus and excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Strong organisational skill
• Advance knowledge in using Excel.

Why our team like working at Sydney Water:

• Huge multi-billion-dollar program of work which shapes Australia’s busiest and largest city. It’s rewarding!
• Positive team culture which celebrates wins and binds together to face challenges (have we told you were the No.1 company in Australia for graduates!)
• Flexible working arrangements, to give you fair work/life balance.
• 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, gender, or culture.
• 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.

Please see the position description for the role’s 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 Jesus.Gil@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.

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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.

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