1 Smith St, Parramatta NSW ****, Australia
Posted Wednesday 5 August **** at 2:00 pm | Expires Thursday 20 August **** at 1:59 pm
Be the trusted risk expert for major infrastructure projects, leading risk strategies, assurance, and informed decision-making.
Join a leading client organisation which is one of Australia's largest deliverers of major infrastructure projects, shaping transformative water solutions.
Work on world‐class projects right here in Sydney, no airmiles required!
Enjoy the flexibility of working hours to suit your needs.
Who we are:
Sydney Water is undertaking a 10-year multibillion dollar Infrastructure program to renew, expand & build infrastructure to support a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient water network for Sydney's growing population.
We provide safe drinking, recycled, wastewater, and stormwater services with a focus on reliability, affordability, and environmental sustainability.
As a state‐owned corporation, we prioritize customers and communities.
About This Role:
The purpose of the position is to deliver risk management services to Systems Planning and Infrastructure Delivery projects including implementing risk management strategies and systems to manage risk across the project lifecycle, and to provide risk management advice and assurance.
Extensive experience in risk management for major construction and infrastructure projects is essential.
Candidates with experience limited to IT, finance, or banking will NOT meet the role criteria.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and embed best-practice project risk management aligned to organisational frameworks, ensuring consistent application across planning and delivery teams
Drive risk identification, assessment and mitigation (qualitative and quantitative) to support informed, unbiased decision-making
Manage project contingency (time and cost), including establishment, tracking and integration with early warnings and project controls
Provide expert risk leadership, coaching and training to risk specialists and project teams,



promoting a strong risk‐aware culture.
Oversee risk governance and reporting, including risk registers, audits, dashboards and stakeholder engagement to ensure accurate, timely insights and compliance
To be successful in this role, You will bring:
Relevant tertiary qualifications and professional certifications in risk management and assurance, with robust alignment to recognised industry bodies.
Proven experience applying project risk management frameworks in large, complex organisations, ideally within infrastructure or major projects
Strong analytical, problem‐solving and research capability, including experience assessing and managing complex and ambiguous risks
Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated capability to operate in fast‐paced environments, balancing strategic thinking with practical delivery, while maintaining sound judgement and handling sensitive information
Competitive Remuneration:
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.
Discounted 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 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 andPrivacy Policy and Sydney Water'sPrivacy 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.
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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.
Closing date: *****AEST on Thursday 20th August ****
1 Smith St, Parramatta NSW ****, Australia
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📌 Project Risk Lead (New South Wales)
🏢 Sydney Water
📍 New South Wales