Program Coordinator

• Full time Permanent opportunity based out of Potts Hill
• Competitive base salary of $136,027.21 plus superannuation
• Protect Sydney Water's assets, customers, and environment through operational expertise.

About the role

Reporting to the Engineering Services Leader, the Engineering Services team provides operational expertise in the management of the water, recycled water, wastewater and stormwater networks to achieve customer, stakeholder and regulatory requirements.

As the Program Coordinator you will work with stakeholders to deliver major infrastructure across the Sydney Water area of work, seeing you manage and coordinate operational activities and providing operational advice regarding the provision of services for major sites.

• Partner with customers, internal stakeholders and external agencies to deliver assigned major infrastructure, development and renewals/maintenance programs across Sydney
• Case manage and coordinate operational activities for these programs/projects with external agencies, developers and internal stakeholders
• Undertake developer, council and stakeholder engagement to promote Sydney Water’s strategic direction on liveability, affordability and resilience for customers and communities in line with the corporate strategy
• Lead virtual teams of Operational Planners, Network Operators, internal and external stakeholders to deliver programs of work.
• Manage customer enquires (from WSC / Constructor / Project Manager etc) and troubleshoot operational issues for assigned programs
• Identifying & implementing optimal solutions to enable the timely completion of projects, whilst ensuring the ongoing operations and maintenance of Sydney Water’s network assets.

About you

This position will suit a team member with previous stakeholder management experience, demonstrating your communication and negotiation skills.

Ideally with water / wastewater industry related experience you will have an engineering background to support the technical component of this role.

To be considered for this position you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, Diploma in Water Industry Operations, or experience deemed equivalent relating to the operations and maintenance of network assets.
• A current drivers licenses, with capacity to undertake duties in the field as required
• A track record in establishing and sustaining effective relationships ideally across government agencies and the urban development industry
• Knowledge of the appropriate regulatory, operating licence, and customer contract requirements
• A solid understanding of the application of computerised system and/or maintenance and/or process management systems.
• Advanced communication skills and personal qualities including ability to translate technical outcomes to operational needs

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond the workplace. Here's how we support you:

• Childcare allowances and up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Novated lease opportunities.
• Fitness Passport providing access to numerous gyms and pools across NSW.
• Flu vaccinations and discounted health insurance memberships.

Application closing date: Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 11:59 PM

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

Working at Sydney Water

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, 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.

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