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Lead Project Manager - Long Duration Storage Program (24 month term)

Job No: WaterNSW2438
Location: Parramatta

Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking x2 experienced Lead Project Managers (Full Time, 24 month term) to join our team.  

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.  

  • Flexible working  

  • Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement  

  • Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave  

  • Fertility leave  

  • Yearly corporate wear allowance  

  • Professional development and educational assistance  

  • Salary Range starting from $144,550 + 11% Super  

  • And so much more! 

 

What you’ll do: 

  • Leadership: delivering strategic priorities and developing the culture, capability and performance of the project team including the part time Subject Matter Experts.
  • Deliver: the project strategy, objectives and deliverables within the time, cost and quality requirements.
  • Ensure project is delivered in line with internal project governance arrangements, control project scope and liaise with business sponsors in relation to scope change.
  • Project Management: Accountable for project performance (including financial, contractual, WHS, quality and environmental); risks and issues; and physical progress of projects against the approved project plan.
  • Manage external and internal stakeholders and assist in the preparation of communications plans and strategies; including external community and public consultation processes, planning approval processes and provide advice to Management on key external risks and issues.
  • Lead the procurement, negotiation and ongoing management of contracts for consulting, construction and any other externally provided services required for the delivery of the project.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and where agreed lead the implementation of improvements in project delivery across the business.

 

What we are looking for:  

  • Tertiary qualifications in engineering disciplines or equivalent experience in project management; and
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and practical application of project management frameworks based on either PMBOK or Prince 2.
  • Understanding of regulatory and planning requirements as they relate to infrastructure projects.
  • Proven ability to manage a range of different stakeholders and their potentially conflicting needs to obtain agreement on actions and outcomes.
  • Strong commercial acumen to identify benefits, opportunities and trade-offs to be made when preparing and executing business cases, project plans and contract management.
  • 10+ years in leading multi-disciplinary teams with experience in planning, design and/or construction delivery within the infrastructure and utilities sectors.
  • Experience in project development (preferably in the water or electricity generation sectors).
  • Ability to identify, assess and proactively manage various project risks across the project lifecycles.
  • Experience in preparing and delivering complex business cases for project approval.
  • Experience in successfully managing stakeholder engagements and relationships to deliver desired outcomes efficiently and effectively.
  • Negotiating and influencing skills with a demonstrable track record of achieving beneficial outcomes for the business.

 

How we will support you: 

At WaterNSW, we embrace the opportunity to integrate work into our life by having full ownership of our work week. We value getting the job done rather than looking at your work hours. 

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/waternsw  

 

More about our team/ culture: 

We communicate openly and honestly while maintaining respect for each other. This means we get things done. We understand that everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture. 

 

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. 

 

For more information, please reach out to: Talent Acquisition Partner Jasmine Choong at jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au 

  

Please note applications for this position will close on 31 January 2024

 

Click for Position Description - Please note this can only be accessed on the WaterNSW Careers Page. 

 

You must have full work rights in Australia to qualify for all positions at WaterNSW.  

  

  We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

  

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