- Help Sydney Water to shape the lifestyle of greater Sydney
- Land management and portfolio assessment
- Parramatta head office location
About us
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. Sydney Water has been in business for more than 130 years, but that doesn’t mean we’re complacent. We know we must keep building a business that is able to respond quickly when faced by new challenges. We’re constantly working to improve our service, and to innovate and invest in new technologies to delight our customers and protect our future. Join us and help innovate to meet the challenges of our growing cities.
About the role
Working within the Property Portfolio Development team, you will lead the end-to-end development and delivery of property optimisation initiatives and projects, providing technical analysis, risk management and stakeholder leadership to maximise value across Sydney Water’s portfolio
Key accountabilities pertaining to this role are
- Lead delivery of property optimisation initiatives, including rationalisation/divestment/highest-and-best-use (incl. rezonings), leasing/licensing income opportunities, and circular economy/operational efficiency improvements
- Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships (e.g., broader property team, business units, Local/State Government, developers, consultants, contractors and customers) to enable alignment and timely delivery
- Manage internal and external enquiries and coordinate Group Property’s response to complex land and property issues
- Manage the provision of accurate project/portfolio/financial data and insights to support robust decision-making, working closely with Commercial Performance on capital and operating budgets
- Ensure compliance with legislative, environmental, regulatory and commercial obligations while proactively identifying and managing project, program and reputational risks.
As You will also bring:
- Degree qualification in Business, Property, Town Planning or similar
- Experience working in property development/management, disposals and/or planning
- Demonstrated project/program management capability across planning, delivery, governance, risk management and evaluation of complex initiatives
- Proven stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with Local Councils, NSW planning authorities and statutory approval processes
- Ability to analyse complex technical and commercial information (including technical plans and specialist advice) to support sound decisions
- Desirable - Experience in Project Managing all Property Disposal Transaction activities including land rezoning proposals, subdividing, community and stakeholder consultation
- Desirable - Experience in town planning, land development or Property Portfolio management
Why our team like working at Sydney Water:
- Huge multi-billion-dollar programs 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
- Flexible 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.
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.
- 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.
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 Frist Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
"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. We look at our Talent Community first when new opportunities come up when you apply for a role. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with LiveHire’s Terms, Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Job Application. Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities."
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. For more information, you can contact
Do you think you are up for the challenge? We would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, cover letter outlining your experiences and respond to the screening questions as part of the application.
Application close date: Monday the 18th of May 2026 11:59pm
If you require further information regarding this vacancy, please email jay.gil@sydneywater.com.au
Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities.
