Manager Water Planning and Delivery- Sydney

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Manager- Water Planning and Delivery to join our operations team in the Greater Sydney region. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership to a technical team of Water Planning & Delivery Specialists and Officers aligning day to day operations and supporting systems to deliver water to customers and to optimise system yield. 

This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. 

This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. 

Our perks and benefits:                                                                        

At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.   

• Hybrid working arrangement 
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave  
• Fertility leave  
• Yearly corporate wear allowance  
• Professional development and educational assistance  
• Attractive remuneration  
• And so much more! 

What you’ll do: 

• Oversee the development and implementation of water supply operations plans/programs that ensure that delivery systems are configured and operated to meet water quality and quantity needs of customers, stakeholders, and regulators.
• Lead the identification of business improvement strategies for enhanced operational performance and drive delivery of the implementation by other team members.
• Manage the development and implementation of water assessment models, operations plans, monitoring, and reporting programs that underpin well informed outcomes on system configuration that maximise efficient & continuous delivery of supply.
• Direct operations of water infrastructure during significant events including floods and water quality incidents in line with approved operating protocols to minimize risk to assets and the downstream communities.
• Maintain strategic relationships with major customers and stakeholders and manage the business unit’s compliance with relevant legal obligations, regulations and standards.

What we are looking for:  

• Experience in operating at a senior management level in a complex, geographically dispersed, and varied business environment.
• Proven experience in leading a large, multidisciplinary team with technical skills and knowledge.
• Detailed knowledge in managing water supply operations in both normal and abnormal conditions (incident mode).
• Experience in overseeing operational delivery and project delivery, including managing change processes.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering/science discipline.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence. 

Who is WaterNSW? When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.We operate one of the largest water monitoring networks in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere

WaterNSW is committed to the safety of our people and wider community, as such, full vaccination against COVID-19 will be a condition of all successful candidates.  

Well, what are you waiting for?  Apply now! 

For more information, please reach out to Tanya Talwar at tanya.talwar@waternsw.com.au

Please note applications for this position will close on 30th June 2023

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