Delivery Manager

Delivery Manager

• Manage the delivery of large, complex water infrastructure projects in Australia
• Join a dynamic, diverse and high performing team in an exciting time of growth
• Permanent role; Parramatta and Sydney site-based, flexible/hybrid work arrangements available

About the Role:

The primary goal of this role is to drive the successful development, procurement, and delivery of high-impact projects valued between $500m and $1b. You'll be at the wheel, leading dynamic project teams, making strategic decisions, and tackling complex challenges with skill. Your role will involve engaging with key Sydney Water stakeholders, contractors, and consultants to ensure every project component is delivered safely, meets all contract and asset standards, and adheres to planning approvals.

You'll have the opportunity to specialise in the development or delivery phase, with the potential to transition between these exciting focuses. If you’re passionate about managing large-scale projects and achieving excellence, this is your chance to make a significant impact.

As the Delivery Manager duties include but are not limited to;

• Manage the delivery of the project outcomes (including safety, time, cost, quality) to approved business cases and other relevant approvals.
• Oversee contractor work to ensure delivery of contracted requirements in terms of scope, cost, quality and time.
• Manage and enable resolution of the project(s) wide range of technical and commercial issues, monitor and support achievement of key project milestones and performance.
• Collaborate across the business and with key stakeholders to deliver the project outcomes.
• Build and lead effective cross-organisation and multi discipline integrated project teams across Sydney Water and supply chain providers that are capable of working collaboratively to develop and deliver against the performance outcomes for the investment in any given major project.
• Manage preparation and processes for approval of the project through each investment gateway/assurance step from multiple stakeholders within Sydney Water and, with the Project Director, key stakeholders external to Sydney Water. 

What’s in it for you 

• Parking options available 
• 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 

Who are we looking for? 

You must be able to work in both office and site-based environments

You will have:

• Relevant degree qualification (e.g. Science, Infrastructure Investment, Construction Management, Engineering, Environment, Commerce) or experience deemed equivalent. 
• NSW (or accepted equivalent) general construction induction card (white card)
• Unrestricted NSW Class C (or accepted equivalent) drivers licence
• Proven program and project management experience, delivering large and multi-faceted projects, is essential
• Experience in development, procurement and delivery of complex, high risk, high profile, infrastructure projects
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary, effective and efficient project teams delivering assigned performance metrics/outcomes
• Project leadership skills
• Demonstrated experience in efficient and effective decision making in the context of high risk/high profile project delivery

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.  

Closing date: Monday 2nd December

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 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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