- • An exciting opportunity to be a part of Sydney Water’s Capital Works Program
- • Generous salary package + benefits on offer
- • Join our growing team to deliver essential services for a sustainable and prosperous water future

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 Contracts Managers ideally with backgrounds in Water Infrastructure Projects other 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 us

Sydney Water have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

About the role

Sydney Water’s infrastructure delivery requirements are expanding to meet the needs of the Greater Sydney Region. These large-scale, complex programs require exceptional people to help ensure the successful delivery of a significant, high-profile capital works program.
This role leads the commercial stream of major projects transaction and manages the contract and commercial negotiation transactions to ensure value for money is achieved while mitigating commercial risk by applying dispute avoidance strategies and lessons learned on projects. The Contract Manager will work in collaboration with Major Projects Senior Commercial Manager and be the first point of call for all commercial matters.

You will:

- • Lead development and management of commercial agreement for Major Projects that balance a range of objectives, namely value for money, on time delivery, risk management, sound process and efficiency
- • Manage the contract management requirement of the project and be the lead for commercial matters, acting as a single point of contact for all commercial matters in procurement and contract requirements within the nominated Major Projects team
- • Manage key stakeholder relationships within nominated portfolio of Major Projects
- • Assist with drafting, finalise,



and seek approval on Contract Management Plans including meeting cadence and detail,
- • Manage activities in Contract variations, administration, and dispute management
- • Manage monthly reporting for allocated Projects
- • Identify, record and escalation contract risks and issues in the Risk Register

About you

Coming from a demonstrated background in contract and commercial management in high-value high-risk construction and infrastructure projects you have a strong understanding of Construction Law and prior experience managing high‑performing teams. You have excellent stakeholder engagement skills with both internal and external suppliers, including an ability to influence key stakeholders.

You must have:

- • 10+ years’ contract and commercial management experience in construction and infrastructure projects in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector,
- • Relevant degree qualification (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Law, Engineering, Business) or experience deemed equivalent
- • Professional MRICs or equivalent qualification
- • Relevant work experience for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors in addition to client side,
- • Strong understanding of construction transaction and delivery models and INSW Gate system and reviews,
- • Demonstrated experience in partnering with the business in effective contract and commercial management strategies and lead commercial,
- • Ability to partner closely with the business while maintaining a degree of functional independence.
- • Strong stakeholder management skills with multiple stakeholders and in particular external suppliers,
- • Strong communication skill with ability to convene complex commercial matters through reports and presentations,
- • Developed management and leadership capability for managing the team

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!)
- • Adaptable 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.

- • 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’sTerms 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.

Application close date: Wednesday the 19th of August 2026 11:59pm

If you require further information regarding this vacancy, please email*******@sydneywater.com.au

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