Leadership & Talent SpecialistHybrid

At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a positive contribution to the lives of our customers, communities, and our environment.

About the role

With specialist knowledge in leadership development, succession planning, talent management, and learning and development, the Leadership and Talent Specialist will work across the full learning life cycle, leading engagements with internal and external stakeholders through all stages.

The Leadership and Talent Specialist - Infrastructure Delivery is the key relationship point of contact for leadership with the Infrastructure Delivery Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Shaping innovative learning solutions for the Capital Infrastructure Portfolio (CIP) aligned with Sydney Water’s strategy.
• Driving impactful leadership development, enhancing commercial, cultural, and safety performance.
• Designing effective onboarding programs for new leaders and support leadership transitions.
• Developing and implementing tailored solutions to boost individual, team, and organisational capabilities.
• Managing and delivering diverse development initiatives, from mentoring to experiential learning.
• Collaborating on enterprise projects and embed the enterprise capability framework.
• Champion talent management, succession planning, and high-potential talent growth.
• Leverage data-driven insights to refine development practices. Growth of high potential talent, including individual and cohort-based options.

About you

• 8-10 years’ experience working in operational/construction/utility/heavy industry environment with focus on safety and compliance learning requirements.
• Experience in leading and delivery of leadership programs in an operational environment including designing and developing online and/or blended learning in response to various learning requirements.
• Post graduate qualifications in adult education or organisational development (not essential)
• Ability to plan and implement all stages of the learning lifecycle (i.e., from planning and design through to implementation and evaluation).
• Conducting learning needs analysis.
• Face-to-face and virtual facilitation skills.
• Program/project management skills.
• Highly developed stakeholder management /internal consulting skills and relationship management.
• Human centred design skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, especially coaching and communications skills.

Closing date: 26 November 2024

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 hayley.williams@sydneywater.com.au

Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact Angela.Nguyen@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.

Dive into Our Great Benefits! 

Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately. 

Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being. 

Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success. 

24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal. 

Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans. 

Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance. 

Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.  

Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options. 

Working at Sydney Water  

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.  

We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.   

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