Senior Utilities & Delivery Lead

• Help deliver a once-in-a-generation project that will shape the future of Sydney
• Permanent full-time opportunity (35 hours/5 days per week)
• NSW office located in Sydney CBD with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464.00 to $142,665.00 + super (Clerk Grade 9/10)

Join our team and shape your world in a workplace that empowers you to do your best work and build a meaningful career. In this role, you will contribute to shaping Sydney’s newest suburb, while developing your own career. You will enjoy flexible work options, varied and impactful projects, and a vibrant, diverse team culture built on collaboration, inclusion and support. We are creating a workplace where everyone belongs and where you can balance work, life and wellbeing.

The Bays West Delivery Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, , within 2km of the Sydney CBD.  A thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart and well connected by the new Metro West line. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant neighbourhood combining new housing with public open space and opening access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years.

The Senior Utilities and Delivery Lead plays a critical part in ensuring the essential services and infrastructure behind the Bays West vision are delivered successfully and sustainably. You’ll support and manage the delivery of complex utilities and infrastructure projects across the full development lifecycle – from early planning through to construction. Working with government, industry and community stakeholders, you’ll help coordinate critical inputs, manage procurement and contracts, and ensure outcomes are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standards.

This role suits someone who can understand both detail and the bigger picture, balance governance, risk and commercial outcomes and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers. Your expertise will help translate complex infrastructure requirements into delivery that enables thriving, connected communities.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Utilities and Delivery Lead

• →A drive to deliver infrastructure that underpins real community outcomes – connecting people, places and opportunity
• →Strong project leadership that brings clarity, direction and momentum to complex delivery environments
• →Commercial insight paired with a commitment to achieving value for money and sustainable long-term outcomes
• →The ability to balance detail and big-picture thinking, ensuring projects are both technically sound and purpose-driven
• →Confidence building trusted relationships and influencing outcomes across government and industry
• →A proactive mindset that anticipates risks, solves problems early and keeps projects progressing
• →A commitment to delivering work that enables thriving, liveable communities for the future

• Commercial expertise using a collaborative (interest-based) approach when negotiating successful program outcomes.
• Proven track record in adhering to internal controls and governance used to deliver successful outcomes.
• Experience in project management and delivery of large scale construction, residential development and utilities projects

• Tertiary qualifications in property, engineering, construction, project management or relevant field and/or equivalent professional experience.

At the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI), you could shape your world while helping us shape the future of NSW. Together, we create vibrant communities, places and precincts, and manage land, assets and property.

We are a high-performing organisation that proudly reflects the communities we serve. Our diversity strengthens our cultural capability and enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across NSW. As an inclusive and accessible workplace, we value your contribution, lived experience and cultural knowledge, and we want you to feel supported, connected and empowered to succeed. With flexible work arrangements, job share options, workplace adjustments and various employee affinity groups, we are here to help you thrive every day.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we encourage you to apply with your CV and cover letter. We’d love to hear from you and explore how you can shape your world with us.

Applications close Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Erin McCarron on erin.mccarron@property.nsw.gov.au. 

A talent 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.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676  - HR Support, option 2, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.

Advertised: 22 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 05 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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