Senior Capability Assessor

• Base Salary $136,027.21 + 11.5% superannuation
• Monthly RDO
• We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration

Senior Capability Assessor

About the Role:

The role provides specialised technical support in managing and planning infrastructure assets including water, wastewater and stormwater assets across Growth and Development to ensure service level agreements are met and developer experience is improved, while supporting the city's growth by connecting developers to the network and protecting assets. 

The role is responsible for managing stakeholder relationships and providing technical advice to identify servicing opportunities to ensure the business meets regulatory requirements for our developers, customers, internal and external stakeholders.

What’s in it for you 

• 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 

Responsibilities:

• Assess, prioritise and allocate applications to the appropriate resource within the team to ensure the work is delivered on time and meeting quality and regulatory requirements. 
• Assess plans including integration opportunities across systems, drivers, customers, catchments, resources, materials, products, and services. 
• Provide technical advice that contributes to planning outcomes and the development of best practice planning approaches. 
• Provide technical advice and support in strategic planning and business direction decision making within planning team.
• Make planning decisions using good judgement and knowledge, and evaluate risks, governed by the application of regulations, best practice and business policies and procedures. 
• Build rapport and maintain internal and external relationships to enable effective consideration of stakeholder needs and expectations in planning processes and projects as well as an ability to influence and negotiate with planning related stakeholders.
• Who are we looking for? 

You will have:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Planning, or a related discipline or demonstrated experience deemed equivalent.
• Post graduate qualifications in , Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Planning or similar related qualification (Desirable)
• Knowledge of effective stakeholder engagement processes and collaborative planning experience. 
• Knowledge of risk, cost and performance drivers and ability to optimise these. 
• Understanding and experience with major water or other similar utility. 
• Demonstrated experience in working within a development servicing/ infrastructure planning environment with knowledge around water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure assets. 
• Contribute to development risk management ensuring risks are identified mitigated and managed. 
•  Provide technical lead in the development and implementation of guidelines, process, procedures, work instructions, systems and portals within the team. 

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 13th Jan 2025

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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