Delivery Solutions & Systems Director

Sydney Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Remuneration

Hybrid Work Environment

Continuous Professional Growth

Wellbeing Support (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Water, Australia, seeks an accomplished enterprise leader to shape how Infrastructure Delivery operates at scale. You will unite delivery processes, governance and assurance into a coherent, scalable model that strengthens performance and supports major project outcomes.

You will influence executives, manage complex stakeholder relationships and guide risk and performance improvements across a multiyear infrastructure program.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior leadership experience across complex infrastructure environments.
• Strong strategic thinking connecting governance, assurance and lifecycle requirements.
• Experience navigating regulatory environments and government reporting.
• Exceptional stakeholder leadership and ability to influence executives.
• A tertiary qualification or equivalent experience with relevant professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Delivery Solutions & Systems function with strategy and governance.
• Own and evolve delivery frameworks, processes and governance for robust investment decisions.
• Lead Infrastructure NSW reporting and assurance; ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Set priorities for delivery improvement using insights and performance data.
• Partner across the organisation to advise senior leaders on delivery performance and risks.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive influence

Stakeholder management

Delivery improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Professional certifications

Job description

• Build and lead a new enterprise function with significant visibility and strategic impact.
• Shape the strategy, governance and assurance underpinning major infrastructure projects delivery.
• Influence executive decisions and drive enterprise‑wide improvement, leaving a lasting legacy.

About us

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 the role

This is a strategic enterprise leadership role responsible for shaping how Infrastructure Delivery operates and delivers at scale. Establishing a single point of accountability, you’ll bring together delivery processes, systems, governance, assurance and continuous improvement to create a coherent, scalable delivery model that strengthens performance and supports successful infrastructure outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Delivery Solutions & Systems function, setting the strategy, operating model and accountabilities to enable consistent, scalable infrastructure delivery.
• Own and evolve delivery frameworks, processes and governance, ensuring they support robust investment decisions, regulatory obligations and successful project outcomes.
• Lead Infrastructure NSW reporting and assurance, ensuring submissions, data and governance are accurate, audit‑ready and aligned with external assurance expectations.
• Set priorities for delivery improvement initiatives, using assurance insights, performance data and lessons learned to strengthen performance, efficiency and risk management.
• Partner across the organisation and advise senior leaders on delivery performance, assurance readiness and strategic risks, while building a high‑performing, improvement‑led function.

To be successful in this role, you will bring

• Extensive senior leadership experience across complex infrastructure environments, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving enterprise‑wide process and delivery improvement.
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to connect governance, assurance and project lifecycle requirements to improve delivery performance and outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience navigating regulatory and assurance environments, including government reporting, gateway reviews and external scrutiny.
• Exceptional stakeholder leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence executives, provide clear strategic advice and build alignment across diverse business functions.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, combined with systems and process expertise and relevant professional certifications.
• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

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.

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: Sunday 15th November at 11:59 PM AEST

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.