Risk - Project Risk Manager

Drive project success through risk leadership, framework development and assurance across major water infrastructure projects.

• Contribute to delivering multibillion-dollar water infrastructure programs, offering long-term involvement in complex, large-scale projects.

• Join a leading client organisation which is one of Australia’s largest deliverers of major infrastructure projects, shaping transformative water solutions.

• Work on world-class projects right here in Sydney, no airmiles required! Enjoy the flexibility of working hours to suit your needs.

Who we are: Sydney Water is undertaking a 10-year multibillion dollar Infrastructure program to renew, expand & build infrastructure to support a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient water network for Sydney’s growing population. We provide safe drinking, recycled, wastewater, and stormwater services with a focus on reliability, affordability, and environmental sustainability. As a state-owned corporation, we prioritize customers and communities.

About This Role: As our Project Risk Manager, you’ll play a key role in helping us deliver major infrastructure projects with confidence. You’ll lead project risk management across the asset lifecycle, providing expert advice, assurance and practical risk strategies that support successful project outcomes. Working closely with leaders across Systems Planning, Program Delivery and Major Projects, you’ll influence decision-making, optimise delivery approaches and contribute to the broader Project Controls leadership team.

Extensive experience in risk management for major construction and infrastructure projects is essential. Candidates with experience limited to IT, finance, or banking will NOT meet the role criteria.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve project risk management frameworks, standards and practices to strengthen risk maturity across major infrastructure projects.

• Provide expert risk advice, assurance and quantitative analysis to support informed decision-making, including time and cost contingency management.

• Partner with project and delivery leaders to embed a proactive, risk-aware culture and ensure effective risk controls are in place throughout the project lifecycle.

• Lead, coach and develop the Project Risk team, building capability and driving consistent, best-practice risk management across the business.

• Oversee risk governance, reporting, reviews and training, ensuring compliance with organisational frameworks while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in risk management and audit certifications, and membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. RMIA, PMI or Engineers Australia).

• Significant experience in project risk management within large-scale construction, infrastructure or capital delivery environments.

• Deep expertise in risk management, assurance and governance, with a proven track record of applying enterprise risk frameworks in complex organisations.

• Strong quantitative risk analysis capabilities, including cost and schedule risk assessment, contingency modelling and risk-informed decision-making.

• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to influence outcomes, provide trusted advice and build risk management capability across diverse teams.

Please click on the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you!

Apply now. Closing date: 11.59AEST on Monday 10th August 2026

We support you through the application process and can modify as needed, let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact TA Partner Deirbhile.Neary@sydneywater.com.au

Why join us

• Work on landmark infrastructure projects that will shape Sydney's future.
• Collaborate with industry-leading professionals across government, utilities and construction.
• Be part of a supportive and high-performing team.
• Grow your career while gaining exposure to complex infrastructure interfaces and major project delivery.
• Make a real impact by supporting projects that benefit communities for generations to come.

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.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.

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.