Senior Project Manager - Program Delivery- South Region

2x Senior Project Manager roles, based in Redfern, with regular travel commitments across the South region including the Illawarra Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water futureGenerous salary package + benefits on offerEveryday 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 Manager ideally with backgrounds in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects, other infrastructure and/or Construction Projects.

We need your skills and expertise to help Sydney Water deliver a $34 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:

In these roles the Senior Project Manager will oversee and lead large-scale multi-disciplinary 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, SMEs, contractors, and stakeholders, to define project scope, goals, and deliverables. This is a leadership role and is responsible for the line management and development of project managers and project engineers.

About you

• 15+ years construction project management experience, delivering large and multi-faceted projects, is essential and infrastructure delivery across complex multi-disciplinary portfolio.
• Civil engineer background will be highly regarded.
• Significant experience in stakeholder engagement and managing complex stakeholders including both internal and external.
• Ability to work autonomously and within team environment to achieve projects outcomes.
• Experience with developing business case to justify investment needs.
• Proven leadership / senior management experience is beneficial.
• Proven experience with people management.
• Working within and leading large, multi-disciplinary integrated teams and/or alliances.
• Proven experience working across design and construction phase.

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
• Flexible working arrangements, to give you fair work/life balance.
• 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.
• 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.
• Subsidised 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.  As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. 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.

Application close date: Friday the 17th of July 2026 11:59pmIf you require further information regarding this vacancy, please email jay.gil@sydneywater.com.au Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities.