Development Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional growth

Wellbeing support

Private health insurance

Parental leave

Fitness passport

Novated leasing

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a Development Consultant on a 24 month fixed term contract in Sydney, NSW. You will support development assessments, ensuring seamless infrastructure delivery and collaborate with stakeholders across technical, planning and operational elements.

You will grow with the team, gain exposure to funding submissions and planning processes, and enhance your stakeholder management and organisational skills. Hybrid work and career development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deliver results.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyse options and provide strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of infrastructure servicing types (water, wastewater, stormwater, recycled water) would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess submissions to identify impacts on surrounding environments.
• Provide accurate advice to customers within corporate response times aligning to guidelines, processes and policies.
• Maintain case management documentation with a focus on quality control.
• Facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders to resolve concerns and keep developers on track with deadlines.
• Read and interpret plans, diagrams and maps for property development and infrastructure design/delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and SMEs.
• Develop understanding of funding requirements, assess funding documents and prepare submissions.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Engineering / Urban Planning qualification

Job description

• 24 month fixed term contract working in our Technical Optimisation team.
• Join a dynamic and supportive team where you will have the opportunity to develop your career
• EA 7 (38 hours) - $99,550.81 plus super

Are you passionate about shaping the future of critical infrastructure projects? Join Sydney Water as a Development Consultant and play a key role in managing our interface with developer led projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Development Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting the assessment of development cases to ensure the seamless delivery of essential infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to grow with the team, have exposure to technical, planning and operational elements and enhance your technical, stakeholder management and organisational skills.Generally, your responsibilities will include:

• Assess submissions made to Sydney Water to identify impacts on surrounding environments.
• Provides accurate advice to customers within corporate response times aligning to property development and connectivity guidelines, processes and policies.
• Maintaining case management documentation with a strong focus on quality control.
• Facilitating meetings with internal and external stakeholders to resolve concerns and issues, helping developers stay on track with their project deadlines.
• Read and interpret plans, diagrams and maps associated with property development and infrastructure design and delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Develop an understanding of funding requirements, assess funding documents and prepare funding submissions.

About You

We are looking for a proactive, solutions-driven professional with:

• Proven experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and deliver results.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. University/TAFE graduates are encouraged to apply!
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse options and provide strategic recommendations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to consult, negotiate, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• The ability to assess and review key documents, including commercial deeds, designs, funding/procurement packages, and finalisation packages.
• Knowledge of infrastructure servicing types (water, wastewater, stormwater, recycled water) would be beneficial.

Applications close Sunday 18th October 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 [e-mail]

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.