Project Manager - Contamination

We are seeking a highly experienced contaminated land and groundwater professional to provide expert advice to support acquisition, divestment, operations and optimisation of Sydney Water land. The role works collaboratively across Sydney Water and throughout our area of operations. In addition to supporting our growing capital investment program ($34 billion), the role supports ongoing due diligence and long-term management of contamination risks across Sydney Water’s large land portfolio (including assessment, remediation and management).

You should be skilled in managing internal and external stakeholder expectations, staying across legislative requirements, technology and initiatives relevant to our business, and balancing competing priorities in a high-volume work environment. As a technical project manager, you will be required to support prevailing business needs and be expected to lead efficient outcomes.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant degree qualification (e.g. environmental science, environmental management, engineering) or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years of experience in relevant fields
• Sound technical judgement and ability to cultivate productive working relationships.
• Exemplary communication and stakeholder management skills that enable complex environmental information and technical advice to be clearly communicated and understood by non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to ‘think outside the box’ and to make risk-based decisions on complex environmental matters including land contamination
• Strong commercial acumen throughout decision making and advice on contaminated land management
• Contribute to project risk workshops and provide expert advice based on industry knowledge and environmental expertise.

Dive into Our Great Benefits:

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 fitness goals by accessing a subsidised Fitness Passport membership, 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.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter, no more than one single side, addressing the essential criteria of this job advertisement.

Your application will also be assessed on the job description accountabilities, skills, and experience; please review this document carefully before applying.

Deadline: Thursday 14th November 2024 at 11:59 PM

Working at Sydney Water

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

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, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.

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