Operational Technology - BIM Modeller

Sydney Water; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Novated Leasing

Fitness Passport

Private Health Insurance Discount

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking an experienced BIM Modeller to support the digitisation of water and wastewater assets. You will develop, coordinate and maintain high-quality BIM models and associated asset information to back project delivery and lifecycle outcomes.

Working under BIM Leads, you will ensure data quality, participate in model federation and support Digital Twin initiatives while aligning with Sydney Water standards and industry best practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in BIM/digital engineering within infrastructure or utilities.
• Demonstrated BIM modelling, coordination and asset information delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and coordinate BIM models and asset information.
• Coordinate model federation, validation and data handover activities.
• Support BIM-enabled delivery and Digital Twin initiatives.
• Collaborate with Digital Engineering and project teams to ensure standards compliance.

Skills

BIM modelling

Model coordination

Revit

Civil 3D

Autodesk Forma

CDEs

ISO 19650

Reality capture

Education

Engineering/Digital Engineering qualification

Tools

Revit

Civil 3D

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Autodesk Forma

Job description

Role Type: 24 Months Fixed Term - Full time

Pay: AU$140,108 Base Pay

About Sydney Water

At Sydney Water, we're committed to delivering world-class water services that improve the lives of millions of people across Greater Sydney. As we continue to transform how we design, build, and manage infrastructure, Digital Engineering plays a critical role in creating smarter, more sustainable assets and communities.

Join our Digital Engineering team and help develop and maintain digital representations of Sydney Water's water and wastewater infrastructure through Building Information Modelling (BIM). Working with BIM, reality capture and digital engineering technologies, you will support the ongoing digitisation of Sydney Water's asset portfolio and contribute to the digital foundations that support project delivery, asset management and future Digital Twin initiatives

About the Role

Sydney Water's Digital Engineering Framework supports improved project, asset and operational outcomes through the effective use of BIM and digital information across the asset lifecycle.

As a BIM Modeller, you will play a key role in supporting the digitisation and digital enhancement of Sydney Water's asset portfolio. Working under the guidance of Digital Engineering and BIM Delivery Leads, you will develop, maintain and coordinate high-quality BIM models and associated asset information that support project delivery and lifecycle asset outcomes.

Working across a diverse range of water and wastewater infrastructure assets, you will contribute to BIM modelling, model coordination, validation and asset information activities while ensuring digital deliverables align with Sydney Water's standards, requirements and industry best practice.

Your work will contribute to the ongoing development of Sydney Water's digital asset environment and support future Digital Twin and asset information initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and coordinate BIM models and associated asset information for Sydney Water's water and wastewater infrastructure assets.
• Support the digitisation and digital enhancement of Sydney Water's asset portfolio through the creation and maintenance of accurate 3D models.
• Undertake model federation, coordination and quality review activities to ensure digital deliverables are accurate, complete and fit for purpose.
• Support field verification, asset information capture and validation activities to improve the accuracy and quality of BIM models.
• Contribute to the maintenance of federated models, asset information environments and Digital Engineering datasets
• Support BIM-enabled delivery across Sydney Water's Digital Engineering program and internal initiatives.
• Assist with the integration of BIM models into asset information and Digital Twin environments.
• Support BIM-GIS integration and connected data environment activities.
• Contribute to information acquisition, data handover activities across the asset lifecycle

Governance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure BIM deliverables comply with Sydney Water standards, project requirements and industry best practice.
• Apply quality assurance processes for model reviews, validation and data checking.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of BIM standards, specifications and supporting documentation.
• Support the implementation of BIM requirements across projects and Digital Engineering initiatives

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with Digital Engineering, BIM Leads, Asset Lifecycle teams and project stakeholders to support digital delivery outcomes.
• Provide BIM modelling and technical assistance to project teams and delivery partners.
• Support delivery partners with asset classification, tagging and data alignment activities.
• Share knowledge, lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the Digital Engineering function

About You

You'll be an experienced BIM professional looking for your next step with strong modelling and coordination skills, a collaborative mindset and a passion for improving how infrastructure assets are digitally represented and managed. Comfortable engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, you'll be able to build effective working relationships, communicate technical concepts clearly and contribute positively to a team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Most importantly, you'll be motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of Digital Engineering within the water industry and contribute to meaningful outcomes for Sydney Water and the communities we serve

• Permanent Residency or Australian Citizenship.
• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Construction, Digital Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years Industry experience a design BIM or digital engineering role within infrastructure ,utilities or a related Industry.
• Demonstrated experience developing, coordinating and maintaining BIM models within complex infrastructure, utilities or major capital project environments.
• Strong experience using BIM authoring and coordination tools such as Revit, Civil 3D, and AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Experience reviewing, validating and coordinating BIM models and associated asset information.
• Understanding of BIM processes, standards and digital engineering workflows within design, construction or asset management environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and build positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within established frameworks and support the delivery of Digital Engineering outcomes under the guidance of BIM Delivery Leads.
• Experience working within Common Data Environments (CDEs), including Autodesk Forma or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Digital Engineering, asset information management and Digital Twin principles.
• Understanding of ISO 19650 information management principles.
• Knowledge of asset classification, asset tagging and information handover requirements.
• Experience working with reality capture datasets such as laser scanning, point clouds or photogrammetry.
• Certification or formal training in BIM, Digital Engineering, ISO 19650 or related disciplines.
• Experience within the water, utilities, transport, energy or broader infrastructure sectors.

Why Join Us?

• Work on some of Sydney's most significant infrastructure programs.
• Help shape the future of Digital Engineering, BIM and Digital Twin adoption.
• Collaborate with industry-leading specialists and delivery partners.
• Access ongoing professional development and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to sustainable, community-focused infrastructure that serves millions of customers every day.
• 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.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance:Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
• 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.

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

Application closing date is Friday 6^th Nov 2026

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