Senior Climate Adaptation Planner — Hybrid/Remote Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

24/7 wellbeing support

Discounted private health insurance

18 weeks parental leave and childcare

Job summary

Sydney Water seeks a Senior Planner – Climate Change Adaptation to lead climate risk assessment initiatives and embed resilience into system planning. You will collaborate with Strategy, Finance, IP-IMO and Planning teams to develop practical tools and implement the S-CCROA framework across water and wastewater assets.

The role offers flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements, and the opportunity to drive climate resilience in community-critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in climate change adaptation and resilience planning.
• Ability to develop frameworks, methodologies or decision-support tools.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the development and implementation of climate risk assessment frameworks.
• Shape identification, assessment and management of climate risks across water and wastewater systems.
• Develop planning methodologies, tools and governance with cross‑functional teams.
• Embed climate resilience into long‑term planning and investment decisions.

Skills

Climate change adaptation

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Infrastructure Management, Planning, Science

Job description

Sydney Water seeks a Senior Planner – Climate Change Adaptation to lead climate risk assessment initiatives and embed resilience into system planning. You will collaborate with Strategy, Finance, IP-IMO and Planning teams to develop practical tools and implement the S-CCROA framework across water and wastewater assets.

The role offers flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements, and the opportunity to drive climate resilience in community-critical infrastructure.