Senior Water Infrastructure Strategy Lead

the original; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPHI NSW) is seeking a Senior Advisor Water Assets and Infrastructure to lead complex assessments of water assets, including water, wastewater, and stormwater planning for major development applications and rezonings across NSW.

You will join a collaborative team, translate technical findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders, and contribute to sustainable infrastructure outcomes.

Qualifications

• Has experience in water assets and infrastructure, including water, wastewater and/or stormwater planning, assessment or advisory services.
• Can undertake complex technical assessments and translate technical information into clear, practical recommendations for a range of stakeholders.
• Brings strong knowledge of the NSW planning and development assessment environment, including relevant legislation, policies and standards.
• Has experience reviewing infrastructure strategies, technical reports, modelling outputs and risk assessments to support informed decision-making.
• Is a confident communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and technical writing skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities while maintaining quality outcomes and attention to detail.
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building productive relationships with government agencies, industry partners and

Responsibilities

• Lead complex water infrastructure assessments that make a real impact on communities across NSW.
• Make a tangible impact on the future of NSW communities through strategic water infrastructure planning and assessment.
• Join a collaborative team where your technical expertise will influence major planning decisions and sustainable infrastructure outcomes.
• On-going, full-time opportunity (35 hours per week)
• Parramatta or other NSW DPHI office location by negotiation with flexible working arrangement supported.

Skills

Water assets & infrastructure

Water/wastewater/stormwater planning

Technical assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Project coordination

Job description

The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPHI NSW) is seeking a Senior Advisor Water Assets and Infrastructure to lead complex assessments of water assets, including water, wastewater, and stormwater planning for major development applications and rezonings across NSW.

You will join a collaborative team, translate technical findings into practical recommendations for stakeholders, and contribute to sustainable infrastructure outcomes.