- An exciting opportunity to be a part of Sydney Water’s Capital Works Program, which is a $30 Billion Infrastructure investment over the next 10yrs
- 2 X Senior Project Manager role based in Sydney Olympic Park in the Program Delivery Team
- Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future
- Generous salary package + benefits on offer
Why you can stop your search:
Everyday Sydney Water is providing world-class water and wastewater services to the over 5 million people who call Greater Sydney home. We have an extensive capital delivery program to ensure we can continue to deliver for our customers, both now and in the future. At Sydney Water, we are dedicated to our environment, our customers, and our employees. We are looking for the best-in-class Senior Project Managers ideally with backgrounds in Water Infrastructure Projects other Capital Infrastructure and/or Construction Projects. We need your skills and expertise to help Sydney Water deliver a $30 billion dollar investment program over the next 10 years to build, maintain and protect the future of our iconic water resources.
About the Senior Project Manager roles:
The Senior Project Manager you will oversee and lead large-scale infrastructure projects and programs from initiation to completion. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, planners, contractors, and stakeholders, to define project objectives, scope and deliverables. This is a leadership role and is responsible for the line management and development of project managers and project engineers.
About you:
- Proven project management experience, delivering large and multi-faceted projects, is essential
- Proven leadership / senior management experience is beneficial
- Significant years of industry experience, including inWater Infrastructure Projects other Capital Infrastructure and/or Construction Projects, is desirable
- Working within and leading large multi-disciplinary integrated teams
- Design and construction project delivery within the infrastructure/utilities sector
- Managing complex stakeholders
- Program management and/or regional delivery of multiple investment programs
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant or related field
Why our team like working at Sydney Water:
- Huge multi-billion-dollar program of work which shapes Australia’s busiest and largest city. It’s rewarding!
- Positive team culture which celebrates wins and binds together to face challenges (have we told you were the No.1 company in Australia for graduates!)
- We want your perspective and ideas to help us find better ways to delight our customers, so we encourage you to apply no matter your age, gender, or culture.
- Be part of a committed, highly skilled team who’ll appreciate what you bring to the table. You’ll set and achieve real goals and make decisions that matter, as together we help shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!
- Competitive Remuneration: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
- 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.
- Subsidised Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
- 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.
Closing Date: Thursday the 18th of February 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. For any further information please contact jay.gil@sydneywater.com.au
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.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.
At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.
Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Frist Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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 LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community.
We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application
Do you think you are up for the challenge? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, cover letter outlining your experiences and respond to the screening questions as part of the application.
Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities.
