Water Service Coordinator

Orion Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group seeks a Water Servicing Coordinator to plan, deliver, and close out water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will work with clients, authorities, contractors and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

You will provide technical guidance, mentor junior staff, support business development, prepare technical reports and project deliverables, and maintain project programs and budgets.

Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering required.
• 5–10 years' experience in civil infrastructure or water servicing.
• Sydney Water Competent Designer accreditation (C1) required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, delivery, and close-out of water/wastewater projects.
• Coordinate resources across internal teams, contractors, and consultants.
• Monitor budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and variations.
• Liaise with Sydney Water, authorities, councils, and regulators for approvals.
• Provide site supervision, inspections, and meeting attendance.
• Prepare and review technical reports, designs, tender docs, and deliverables.
• Maintain client communication and stakeholder relationships.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Prepare progress reports and update programs and budgets.
• Support business development activities and client engagement.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and IMS adherence.

Skills

Water Servicing

Civil Infrastructure

Project Coordination

Budgeting

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Orion Group is a dynamic multi-disciplinary land development company that has become known for providing exceptional value to our clients. We are a rapidly growing business with five offices across NSW and Queensland. We are a diverse team of project managers, engineers, surveyors, and planners and have recently surpassed the 150-employee milestone.

We use our deep understanding of development to drive innovative solutions for complex projects. We continue to grow as a direct result of our expertise, innovative attitude, quality of service and, solid business practices and a culture to expand horizons. We are market leaders in our industry because of our vision and commitment to integrity, quality, and reliability.

Our vision is to be Australia’s leading source of professional services advice in our sector. We will change what it means to be a professional in our industry, and we hope you will join us and play a part in achieving our goal.

Summary:

As a Water Servicing Coordinator, you will play a key role in the planning, delivery, and successful completion of projects across our Water Servicing business. You'll work closely with clients, authorities, contractors, and internal teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

In addition to leading projects, you will provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, support business development initiatives, and promote a positive and collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning, delivery, and close-out of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate project resources, including internal teams, contractors, and specialist consultants.
• Monitor project budgets, forecasting, invoicing, and variation management.
• Liaise with Sydney Water, utility authorities, local councils, and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals.
• Undertake Water Servicing Coordinator duties, including site supervision, inspections, and attendance at project meetings.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering designs, tender documentation, and project deliverables.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and stakeholders, fostering strong and lasting relationships.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and development support to junior team members.
• Prepare project progress reports and maintain project programs and budget updates.
• Support business development activities, proposals, and client engagement opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, systems development, and best-practice project delivery.
• Promote and adhere to Orion Consulting's Integrated Management System (IMS) and company values.

Selection Criteria:

• Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 5 to 10 years' experience within the civil infrastructure or water servicing industry.
• Sydney Water accreditation as a Competent Designer with a minimum C1 accreditation level.
• Strong understanding of Sydney Water approval pathways, standards, and WSC systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and project budgeting experience.

Orion Group highly values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.