• Lead infrastructure planning in the South region (focussed on Macarthur and the Illawarra)
• Proudly making a difference to establishing a best-in-class, customer centred organisation
• Parramatta based with hybrid work available. 

Join Sydney Water as an Integrated Planning Manager – South , a senior leadership role within the System Planning and Land Acquisition (SP&LA) team.

Greater Sydney and the water sector is experiencing an exciting period of challenge and opportunity. Growth, climate change, aging infrastructure, digitalisation and changing customer expectations create opportunities to develop new services and even greater value for communities.

About the Role

This role is crucial in ensuring that Sydney Water continues to provide high-quality water servicing and protects the environment for generations to come while also keeping customer bills affordable. You will have the opportunity to develop and optimize short, medium, and long-term plans for assets, systems, and regions, aligning with Sydney Water’s goals, obligations, and customer insights. 

• Lead 3–4 Planning Program Leads (with indirect oversight of ~10–15 planners across senior, professional, graduate and undergraduate levels) within a matrix structure leveraging internal and external expertise.
• Develop and oversee infrastructure plans for greenfield growth and infill capacity, contributing to government-led initiatives and precinct-scale planning to enable housing and employment growth across Greater Sydney.
• Drive innovative, best‑practice planning approaches and tools, collaborating with peer managers to deliver value for customers, improve efficiency, and embed systemic improvements.

About You:

• In addition to a degree qualification in a relevant discipline (engineering, urban planning, business, economics and/or science), with a post-grad qualification highly regarded, we are looking for:
• Approximately 10+ years relevant industry and leadership experience in the field of engineering and infrastructure management
• Demonstrated competence in leadership at a senior level and strong ability to coach and develop the skills of others.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes and business improvement and act on opportunities for efficiencies.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish a high degree of credibility at all levels across organisations (internal and external). 

Does this sound like you? Apply now. 

Closing date: Monday 11^th May 2026 at 11.59 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 marc.evans2@sydneywater.com.au

Please see the job profile for the role’s full accountabilities.  

Why join us

At Sydney Water, your work will make a real difference in people’s lives—and your own. With diverse projects and roles, you'll find ample career growth opportunities. At Sydney Water, we actively seek and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and individuality., fostering a safe environment where everyone can thrive and shape impactful community projects. We offer flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career progression among our many benefits.

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.

Working at Sydney Water

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

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. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check.