Integrated Planning South - Program Lead

Sydney Water; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Continuous Professional Growth

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Family First: parental leave policy

Fitness Passport

Novated Leasing

Competitive Remuneration

Job summary

Sydney Water in Parramatta is seeking a Program Lead to head an integrated planning team for water, wastewater and recycled water projects. You’ll steer long‑term plans, oversee budgets over $100M, and drive strategic investment decisions in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

You will lead planners, coach delivery, and engage stakeholders to ensure outcomes align with regulatory priorities and customer needs while promoting continuous improvement and resilience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in water, wastewater, utility or infrastructure planning.
• Experience with pressure systems modelling preferred.
• Experience with GIS, water balance or related utility data analysis tools will be highly regarded.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex planning programs and projects.
• Strong expertise in integrated and adaptive planning, including scenario planning and risk-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of integrated long-term plans for water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure.
• Manage and coach a team of planners, ensuring high-quality outcomes on time and aligned to business priorities.
• Develop infrastructure investment plans and business cases balancing customer needs, service levels, cost and risk.
• Collaborate with technical experts and stakeholders to optimise planning solutions balancing development timing against capital budgets.
• Apply scenario planning and risk-based decision-making to support sustainable, adaptable and resilient service outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, provide strategic planning advice and build strong relationships across the business and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Scenario planning

Risk-based decision-making

GIS

Tools

GIS

Job description

Integrated Planning South - Program Lead

• Join a supportive team where flexibility, innovation, and purpose drive meaningful outcomes.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model and thrive in a flexible and inclusive team culture
• Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Parramatta

About The Role

Join a high-performing team shaping the future of water, wastewater and recycling services through strategic infrastructure planning. As a Program Lead, you’ll lead a team of planners and senior planners, delivering integrated long-term plans that balance customer outcomes, risk, service levels and investment. You'll oversee program budgets and timelines, drive business improvement initiatives, and provide leadership across complex infrastructure programs valued at over $100M, ensuring outcomes align with organisational priorities and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of integrated long-term plans for water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure.
• Manage and coach a team of planners, ensuring high-quality outcomes are delivered on time and aligned to business priorities.
• Develop infrastructure investment plans and business cases that balance customer needs, service levels, cost and risk.
• Collaborate with technical experts and stakeholders to optimise planning solutions to balance development timing against capital budgets.
• Apply scenario planning and risk-based decision-making to support sustainable, adaptable and resilient service outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, provide strategic planning advice and build strong relationships across the business and external stakeholders.

About You

• 10+ years’ experience in water, wastewater, utility or infrastructure planning.
• Experience with pressure systems modelling preferred.
• Experience with GIS, water balance or other utility data analysis tools will be highly regarded.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex planning programs and projects.
• Strong expertise in integrated and adaptive planning, including scenario planning and risk-based decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience developing long-term infrastructure plans, business cases and investment strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leaders.
• Ability to balance cost, risk and performance to deliver practical, customer-focused planning outcomes.

Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.

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

Applications close Friday 9th November at 11.59 AEST

We support you throughout the application process and can provide adjustments where required. For more information, please contact Ranya Kumar, Talent Acquisition Partner at ***********@sydneywater.com.au

Please refer to the JOB PROFILE for full role accountabilities.

• Competitive Remuneration:We’llensure 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.

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’sPrivacy 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.