About the Role
Sydney Water is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as a Senior Commercial Manager. This is a pivotal role responsible for identifying, shaping, and delivering high-value commercial opportunities that align with our strategic objectives and drive long-term value for the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and shape new commercial opportunities and partnerships that align with Sydney Water’s strategic objectives and deliver maximum value.
- Lead and manage a portfolio of commercial projects, ensuring alignment with the Investment Decision Framework and driving strategic and commercial outcomes.
- Oversee financial modelling, partnership valuation, negotiation strategies, and delivery of complex commercial projects, including the commercialisation of new products.
- Provide leadership and guidance to commercial managers and leads, ensuring effective project execution and capability development across the team.
- Monitor global industry trends, technologies, and innovative business models to inform strategic planning and enhance commercial performance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop frameworks and pipelines that support new business initiatives, investment decisions, and value-for-money outcomes.
Skills and Experience:
- Strong commercial acumen with deep understanding of financial drivers in the utility sector and experience operating within a regulatory environment.
- Proven expertise in deal structuring, due diligence, negotiation strategy, financial modelling, and valuation of complex projects.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels including senior executives.
- Demonstrated success in leading high-value, complex programmes and translating strategic plans into tangible business outcomes.
- Advanced analytical capabilities, including preparing and interpreting complex financial models and driving continuous business improvement.
- Track record of success in commercial roles within large organisations, infrastructure advisory, investment banking, or corporate advisory environments. Tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business and engineering
Essential Requirements:
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
- 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.
- Flexibility to travel across Sydney Water sites as required.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 04 February 2026 11:59pm AEST.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact jerrin.francis@sydneywater.com.au for any further information.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
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.
Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous 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.
Working at Sydney Water
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a Live Hire talent profile in our Talent Community.
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