Program Director - Infrastructure Delivery

Shape Sydney’s water future! Lead transformative projects ranging from $100M to $1.5B, driving sustainability and resilience in one of NSW’s most critical infrastructure programs.
Take on a career-defining leadership role with the autonomy to influence major investment decisions and deliver infrastructure that will benefit Sydney for generations.
Work on world-class projects right here in Sydney, no airmiles required! Enjoy the flexibility of working hours to suit your needs.


Infrastructure Delivery is seeking experienced senior leaders for a number of Program Director opportunities across the business.
This is an important opportunity to help lead the delivery of Sydney Water’s significant infrastructure investment program. As a Program Director, you will be accountable for the performance, integration and successful delivery of an allocated portfolio of complex infrastructure projects.
You will provide clear direction across the portfolio, optimise priorities, sequencing and resources, and maintain oversight of financial and commercial performance, delivery-partner performance, cross-project dependencies, risks and emerging constraints. You will also lead strategic interventions and recovery where performance is outside project tolerances or broader portfolio outcomes are at risk.
The role brings together multidisciplinary project teams, operational stakeholders, specialist and enabling functions, delivery partners and other service providers to achieve safe, reliable and enduring outcomes for our customers and communities.
We are looking for senior leaders who can demonstrate:

Significant experience developing and delivering complex infrastructure projects or portfolios.
Strong commercial and financial management capability.
Experience setting portfolio-wide commercial, procurement and delivery strategies.
The ability to lead large, multidisciplinary teams and establish clear accountability.
Sound judgement in managing competing priorities, dependencies and material delivery issues.
Experience working with delivery partners across complex contractual arrangements.
Highly developed stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.

You will bring a strong focus on safety, accountability, commercial discipline and collaboration, with the confidence to make timely decisions and intervene when agreed outcomes are at risk.
If you are ready to take on broader portfolio leadership and help shape the next phase of Infrastructure Delivery, we encourage you to apply now.
Please see the job profile 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.
Closing Date: Monday 23rd November at 11:59 PM AEST
We support you through the application process and can modify as needed, let us know what you need. For more information, you can contact TA Partner Deirbhile.Neary@sydneywater.com.au

For this recruitment, Sydney Water has engaged Redpath Partners, a specialist recruitment agency, to support the assessment of candidates. All internal and external applications will first be reviewed by a member of the Sydney Water team and assessed against the essential criteria for the role. Internal and external candidates who meet the essential criteria will then have their application shared with Redpath Partners to progress to the next stage of the recruitment process as part of a fair and merit-based recruitment process.

Internal Role classification: Career Stage H, ICE
Work environment: Hybrid
Reporting to: Head of Business
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.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 and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy 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.