Director Infrastructure Projects
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Working to protect the states environment and heritage.
- Temporary full-time opportunity to 12 June 2026 with possibility of extension
- Office location negotiable across NSW hybrid working supported
- Executive TRP relative to experience from $240257
The Water Group is currently seeking to appoint a Director Infrastructure Projects in a full-time capacity to 12 June 2026 with possibility of extension depending on project funding.
The Water Group leads the NSW Government in providing confidence to communities and stakeholders with the transparent stewardship of water resources provision of services and reforms that support sustainable and healthy environments economies and societies across NSW.
About You
The Director Infrastructure Projects provides leadership in the planning and delivery of water infrastructure projects supporting sustainable water management to enhance the NSW economy environment and communities. The role provides operational leadership in the development and implementation of sound evidence-based projects.
Key challenges of the role include:
- Providing expert advice on complex and politically sensitive issues that is contextually appropriate and informative.
- Managing the expectations of a wide range of community government and industry stakeholders where there are conflicting priorities and expectations and resolving contentious issues within tight timeframes.
- Leading change to improve and streamline service delivery for water management programs including human resource management physical resources risk management and governance and reporting.
Essential Requirements
- Must be willing to travel regionally throughout NSW and have an appropriate car licence.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of infrastructure program and project management and the current challenges and opportunities.
- Proven understanding and leadership in work health and safety and environmental management as it relates to infrastructure projects.
- Proven executive level skills in leadership innovation and complex project development and delivery.
- Proven experience in managing large and complex capital works programs and projects in the water infrastructure sector.
- Proven experience in development of government funded infrastructure including Business case and Environmental Approval requirements in the water infrastructure sector.
- A good understanding of government policies and processes as they relate to infrastructure development and delivery in the water infrastructure sector.
- A good understanding of the engineering consulting and construction contracting markets.
For more information read the full Role Description:Director Infrastructure Projects
Who We Are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Monday 9 June 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Ty Brennock via .
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live work and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disabilities the LGBTQI community and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
- Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
- How we encourage and support people with disability
- Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.
If you require an adjustment for your application process please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing or contacting Ty Brennock on(please mention reference number 542732).
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.
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Role DescriptionRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
