Principal Environmental Scientist

Everyday Sydney Water is providing world-class water and wastewater services to over 5 million people who call Greater Sydney home. We have an extensive capital delivery program to ensure we can continue to deliver for our customers, both now and in the future.

About the role:

This is a great opportunity for a Principal Environmental Scientist to join the Environment and Heritage Services team. You will be responsible for leading the assessment of environmental impacts and securing approvals along the asset value chain. You will guide and mentor the team, innovate and share knowledge. Your professional expertise will also support strategic and operational business needs.

About you:

• About 10-15 years’ relevant industry experience
• Tertiary qualifications in environmental science / environmental management (or other relevant discipline)
• Proven experience in complex environmental planning, impact assessment and approvals for infrastructure assets considering risk, cost and performance drivers
• Applied knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and current environmental issues for complex projects/programs
• Proven technical leadership in cross-functional teams
• Experience leading and mentoring team members
• Superior communication and negotiation skills illustrating effective working relationships at all levels with internal and external stakeholders and regulators
• Understanding and experience with major water utility or similar.
• Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.

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

Why our team like working at Sydney Water:

Huge multi-billion-dollar program of work which shapes Australia’s busiest and largest city
Be part of a highly skilled supportive team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.

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 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: Wednesday 13th November at 11:59PM AEST

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, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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.

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Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experiences and respond to the screening questions as part of the application.

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