Project Officer - Natural Assets

About the role

As a Project Officer you will support the PEMP program working in the passionate Natural Assets and Heritage Team. The role includes procuring and managing contractors, maintaining PEMP documentation, internal reporting and conducting site inspections. You will spend about 3 to 6 days a month on site. You will have opportunities to engage and learn from specialists including internal subject matter experts with environmental and heritage expertise.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, and someone that fits into our positive and supporting team culture, to help us deliver Sydney Water’s strategy and vision.

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or Science (or similar) and minimum 3 years’ experience in a relevant field
• Ability to project manage, prioritise multiple workstreams and deliver projects on time, within budget and to a high standard
• Experience in managing external contractors and their deliverables
• Experienced communicator comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders and / or regulators
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate risks and develop alternate options
• Ability to work as part of a team in a changing and challenging environment
• Awareness of relevant NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation
• Ensure environmental approval pathways are followed in accordance with environmental legislation, environmental management system and delegations.
• Support the heritage team as required and based on your interests and experience.

Dive into Our Great Benefits: 

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 fitness goals by accessing a subsidised Fitness Passport membership, 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. 

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter and CV addressing the requirements of the position description.

Closing date: Thursday 14th November at 11:59PM AEST

Working at Sydney Water  

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

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, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations. 

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. We will also use your personal information to establish a LiveHire talent profile in our Talent Community. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application 

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