About the Role

Join our Engineering Services team at Sydney Water, where your expertise will ensure the safe and efficient operation of water, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater networks. Reporting to the Engineering Services Leader, the Operational Planner is responsible for reviewing designs, planning network operations, and managing the risks associated with customer safety and asset management. You will play a key role in ensuring that new and renewed assets are maintainable and operable while minimising risks.

Our team is dedicated to protecting Sydney Water’s assets, customers, and the environment while meeting regulatory, customer, and shareholder expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review designs of new network assets to ensure they are maintainable and operable.
• Provide subject matter expertise in response to network inquiries.
• Offer expert input into asset planning, renewals, creation processes, policies, and strategies.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for major infrastructure programs, collaborating with Program Coordinators and both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including Operating Licenses, Customer Contracts, EPA standards, and Department of Health guidelines.
• Support the development of network operational plans to mitigate safety, customer, system, and environmental risks.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a background in engineering or water construction, someone who is eager to grow professionally while managing complex stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering, a Diploma in Water Industry Operations, or equivalent experience in the operation and maintenance of network assets.
• A current driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle, with flexibility to travel to various Sydney Water sites as needed.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Innovative, motivated, and confident, with the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.
• In-depth knowledge of how water, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater networks operate to meet customer and stakeholder needs.
• Proven experience in developing operational plans to manage safety, customer service, system functionality, and environmental risks.
• Familiarity with quality management systems relevant to water, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

Competitive Remuneration: 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.

Discounted 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 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.

Closing date: Thursday 20th March 2025 at 11:59pm

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

For any further information please contact [email protected]

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.

Please see the job description for the role’s full accountabilities