- Build and lead a new enterprise function with significant visibility and strategic impact.
- Shape the strategy, governance and assurance underpinning major infrastructure projects delivery.
- Influence executive decisions and drive enterprise-wide improvement, leaving a lasting legacy.

- Build and lead a new enterprise function with significant visibility and strategic impact.
- Shape the strategy, governance and assurance underpinning major infrastructure projects delivery.
- Influence executive decisions and drive enterprise-wide improvement, leaving a lasting legacy.

About us

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 the role

This is a strategic enterprise leadership role responsible for shaping how Infrastructure Delivery operates and delivers at scale. Establishing a single point of accountability, you’ll bring together delivery processes, systems, governance, assurance and continuous improvement to create a coherent, scalable delivery model that strengthens performance and supports successful infrastructure outcomes

Key Responsibilities

- Establish and lead the Delivery Solutions & Systems function, setting the strategy, operating model and accountabilities to enable consistent, scalable infrastructure delivery.
- Own and evolve delivery frameworks, processes and governance, ensuring they support robust investment decisions, regulatory obligations and successful project outcomes.
- Lead Infrastructure NSW reporting and assurance, ensuring submissions, data and governance are accurate, audit-ready and aligned with external assurance expectations.
- Set priorities for delivery improvement initiatives,



using assurance insights, performance data and lessons learned to strengthen performance, efficiency and risk management.
- Partner across the organisation and advise senior leaders on delivery performance, assurance readiness and strategic risks, while building a high-performing, improvement-led function.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Extensive senior leadership experience across complex infrastructure environments, leading multidisciplinary teams and driving enterprise-wide process and delivery improvement.
- Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to connect governance, assurance and project lifecycle requirements to improve delivery performance and outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience navigating regulatory and assurance environments, including government reporting, gateway reviews and external scrutiny.
- Exceptional stakeholder leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence executives, provide transparent strategic advice and build alignment across diverse business functions.
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, combined with systems and process expertise and relevant professional certifications.
- You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Why join us

- Work on landmark infrastructure projects that will shape Sydney's future.
- Collaborate with industry-leading professionals across government, utilities and construction.
- Be part of a supportive and high-performing team.
- Grow your career while gaining exposure to complex infrastructure interfaces and major project delivery.
- Make a real impact by supporting projects that benefit communities for generations to come.

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.

📌 Delivery Solutions (Sydney)
🏢 Sydney Water
📍 Sydney