Project Manager - Scientific Programs

Sydney Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Competitive Remuneration

Continuous Professional Growth

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Family First: parental leave

Job summary

Sydney Water is seeking a science-focused leader to drive a new collaborative program in Parramatta, implementing frameworks to assess wastewater impacts on waterways. This 24-month fixed-term role blends scientific rigor with community engagement and regulatory alignment.

You will work with internal teams, regulators, and external experts to balance environmental, financial and customer needs while embedding Aboriginal cultural values in decisions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Science/Environmental Management or relevant discipline.
• Experience leading complex scientific or environmental projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of scientific, environmental and regulatory principles.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, risks and external vendors.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance technical, environmental, financial and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, experts and regulators to implement a framework to assess wastewater impacts on waterways.
• Integrate data from environmental monitoring, regulatory requirements, asset performance and costs into decisions.
• Provide guidance for development, delivery and outputs of environmental and aquatic monitoring programs.
• Embed Aboriginal cultural values of waterways in project decision making through engaging with communities.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and community engagement effectively.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental science

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Science/ Environmental Management or relevant discipline

Job description

• Join a supportive team where flexibility, innovation, and purpose drive meaningful outcomes.
• Thrive in a flexible and inclusive team culture, combining scientific expertise with purpose-driven work.
• 24-month fixed term contract based in Parramatta

About The Role

This roleis responsible forimplementinganewcollaborative scientificprogram between Sydney Water and the EPAtobetter understand interactionsbetweenwaterways and wastewater.It is acomplexscience-basedprojectthat requires consideration ofwastewater operations,receiving environments,publichealthand Aboriginal cultural values.

Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary Sydney Water team, independent experts, and regulators to implement a new framework to assess and manage the impact of wastewater discharges to waterways
• Effectively integrate multiple complex and sometimes competing considerations into your decisions including data from environmental monitoring, regulatory requirements, asset performance, cost effectiveness, expert and stakeholder input.
• Provide effective guidance for the development, delivery and analytical outputs of environmental and aquatic monitoring programs.
• Ensuring Aboriginal cultural values of waterways are embedded in project decision making via effective, respectful engagement.
• Manage effective stakeholder relationships, ensure effective community engagement and reflect customers' environmental priorities.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Science/ Environmental Management or relevant discipline
• Experience leading complex scientific or environmental projects with multiple stakeholders
• Strong understanding of scientific, environmental and regulatory principles
• Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, risks and external vendors
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Ability to balance technical, environmental, financial and customer needs
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly
• Ability to work within project management frameworks, systems and processes
• Commitment to community outcomes, including respect for Aboriginal cultural values and waterways

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.

Applications close Friday 22nd October 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'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.

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.