Senior Treatment Planner - Multiple roles - Remote

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

Systems and Asset Planning 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 treatment planning team as part of systems and asset planning. The treatment planning team encompasses treatment outcomes and planning for carbon zero initiatives.

Responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Plan, create and deliver high impact planning from master planning and regional plans to options studies and implementation plans as they relate to treatment assets.
• Development of treatment asset solutions from broader organisational objectives including water, wastewater, recycled water.
• Work with people from across the business to realise outcomes in both water and wastewater treatment.
• Apply innovative initiatives and contribute to the improvement of quality and efficiency of planning activities.
• Undertake the development of activities that support planning including preparing guidelines, tenders and business cases
• Perform risk analysis activities and develop management interventions.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Planning, Science or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience with design and planning or water and / or wastewater treatment
• Knowledge of effective stakeholder engagement processes and collaborative planning experience
• Demonstrated experience in written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills both internal and external to the organisation.

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: Sunday, 17th March February 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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