Senior Planner - Multiple Roles - Remote

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Sydney Water offers a competitive benefits package, including health and wellness programs & professional development opportunities
• Multiple Permanent full-time position with competitive salary package and benefits
• Exciting time to join Sydney water growth trajectory – Join our skilled team!

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

Senior Planner is responsible for the development of forward thinking, multi-driver responsive, customer focussed, integrated urban water servicing plans. This drives direction for water and wastewater assets that ultimately are converted into projects to achieve waterway outcomes.

In a time where the direction and value of water is critical for Sydney and with the roll out of Sydney Water’s Long-Term Capital and Operating Plan (LTCOP) this role is critical in the shaping of these outcomes and understanding how we use water and manage wastewater across the city. This role sits within the integrated planning team as part of systems and asset planning.

Responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

· Lead the development of planning activities and processes including preparing strategic and detailed plans and business cases

· Develop and continually review and improve the plans required by Sydney Water’s Planning Framework, consistent with Sydney Water’s Long Term Capital and Operating Plan and Corporate Strategy, as related to treatment.

· Realise within plans, integration opportunities across systems, drivers, customers, catchments, resources, materials, products and services to ensure best value for money outcomes.

· Manage ambiguity and effectively balance risk and cost in the best interests of customers and championing innovative and efficient solutions that challenge traditional approaches.

· Engage with customers, community, regulators, government and business stakeholders to deliver market relevant servicing options.

· Build and ensure people, process, information and technology capabilities are adequate for the long-term success of the team and work with others to promote and influence improvement.

· Represent SW at Water Industry peak bodies and outwardly promote the achievements of Sydney Water

About you

· Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Infrastructure Development, Project or Program Management, Business Management, Planning, Economics, Science, or a related discipline

· Demonstrated experience (a minimum of 6 years) in leading teams, coaching, developing and performance management.

· Post-graduate qualifications will be advantageous but are not essential.

· Experience in water or wastewater treatment planning, design and/or operations will be highly regarded, but not essential

· Knowledge of economic, financial and other quantitative appraisal methods to evaluate merits of planning decisions.

· Change management with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive change.

· Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish a high degree of credibility at all levels across organisations (internal and external to Sydney Water).

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

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.

Application closing date: Tuesday, 02nd April 2024

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

Contact Kristiana.Allouche@sydneywater.com.au for more information.

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 recruitment@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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