Development Consultant

Sydney Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Continuous Professional Growth

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Family First

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a customer-focused Development Consultant to support property developers, consultants and service providers through the development servicing process. Based in Parramatta with hybrid working, you’ll provide technical advice on out of scope applications and help customers navigate servicing requirements for new developments.

You’ll work with developers, councils and internal teams to deliver compliant, customer-focused outcomes while protecting critical water

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Engineering, Planning, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, plans and technical documentation.
• Understanding of development servicing, utilities or infrastructure delivery processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assess out of scope development applications and provide timely customer advice.
• Interpret engineering drawings, plans and development documentation.
• Support developers and consultants through the servicing and connections process.
• Build strong relationships with customers, councils and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver compliant, customer-focused outcomes and meet service targets.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering/Planning/Business degree or equivalent

Job description

• Support and guide property development customers through Sydney Water's development and connection processes.
• Parramatta based with hybrid working available.
• EA7 (38 hours) - $99,550.81 + super

About the Role

We're looking for a customer-focused Development Consultant to support property developers, consultants and service providers through Sydney Water's development servicing process. A key part of the role is providing technical advice on out of scope applications, assisting with assessment and helping customers navigate servicing requirements for new developments.

Working closely with developers, councils and internal teams, you'll help deliver efficient outcomes while ensuring compliance with Sydney Water standards and protecting critical water infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess out of scope development applications and provide timely customer advice.
• Interpret engineering drawings, plans and development documentation.
• Support developers and consultants through the servicing and connections process.
• Build strong relationships with customers, councils and internal stakeholders.
• Deliver compliant, customer-focused outcomes and meet service targets.

About You

You have experience in engineering, infrastructure, property development or development servicing, combined with a strong customer focus.

Ideally you'll bring:

• Qualifications in Engineering, Planning, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, plans and technical documentation.
• Understanding of development servicing, utilities or infrastructure delivery processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and customer service.

Please refer to the JOB PROFILE for full role accountabilities.

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.