Assistant Project Manager

Support the delivery of planning projects that help provide essential water and wastewater services to Greater Sydney.

• Support planning projects that enable Sydney Water's capital program
• Based from our Parramatta office with hybrid working available
• EA 13 (38 hours) - $140,108.04 + super

Are you an emerging project management professional looking to build your experience on complex infrastructure planning projects? Join Sydney Water as an Assistant Project Manager and support the delivery of planning projects that help provide essential water and wastewater services to Greater Sydney.

About the role

Working under the guidance of experienced Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, you'll support the delivery of planning projects from initiation through to completion. You'll assist with project planning, reporting, stakeholder engagement, governance, risk management and scheduling, while developing your project management capability in a complex infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of planning projects to meet scope, schedule, budget and quality objectives.
• Assist with business cases, project plans and governance documentation.
• Monitor project schedules, risks and performance reporting.
• Support stakeholder engagement across Sydney Water, consultants and government agencies.
• Ensure compliance with project management, procurement and contract management frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned activities.

About You

You are a motivated project professional who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to successful project outcomes. In addition to qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or a related discipline, you will also have:

• 3+ years of industry experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, engineering or planning projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles including scheduling, risk and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Does this sound like you? Apply now ensuring your Cover Letter highlights how your skills and experience meet the criteria above. Applications close Sunday 30th August at 11.59 AEST

We support you throughout the application process and can provide adjustments where required. For more information, please contact Marc Evans, Talent Acquisition Partner at marc.evans2@sydneywater.com.au Please refer to the job profile for full role accountabilities.

Why join us

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people's lives and help shape the future of Greater Sydney. With diverse and meaningful projects, you'll have opportunities to grow your career while contributing to essential services that support millions of customers every day. We actively celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

• Competitive Remuneration: We'll ensure your skills and contributions are recognised and rewarded.
• Hybrid Work Environment: A flexible balance of office collaboration and remote working.
• Continuous Professional Growth: Access to leadership and development programs to support your career.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Free and confidential wellbeing services for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance: Access affordable health cover options.
• Family First: Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave and childcare support benefits.
• Fitness Passport: Access to a wide network of gyms and aquatic centres across NSW.
• Novated Leasing: Flexible vehicle financing options to support your lifestyle.

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.