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Project risk lead (sydney)

Sydney
Sydney Water
Posted: 4 June
Offer description

Sydney Water is undertaking a 10‐year multibillion‐dollar infrastructure program to renew, expand and build water 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.

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.

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 Thrive In This Role, You'll Bring
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and skilled certifications in risk management and assurance, with strong 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.
Essential Requirements

Background checks, including a criminal history check and a medical assessment, will be required as part of the application process.

You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Benefits
* Competitive remuneration that reflects your skills and contributions.
* Up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
* Access to the Fitness Passport for gyms and pools across NSW.
* Novated lease options for vehicles.
* Discounted private health insurance.
* Continuous professional growth through leadership and development programs.
* Employee‐led networks: Women of Water, Pride, First Nations and Disability & Neurodiversity Networks.
* 24/7 wellbeing support through the employee assistance program.
Closing Date

Monday, 31st May at 11:59 PM AEST

EEO Statement

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

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