Scheduling Insights Lead

Work options: Hybrid

• Join a leading client organisation delivering billion-dollar water infrastructure programs, offering long-term involvement in complex, large-scale projects.
• Engage with Top-Level Stakeholders Work directly with senior leaders on high-impact, world-class projects, expanding your professional infrastructure delivery network.
• Learn from the Best Join a team led by one of only 15 certified managers in Australia & 378 in the world, offering you mentorship from a globally recognized expert.

Who we are:

Sydney Water is undertaking a 10-year infrastructure program to renew, expand & build infrastructure to support a more sustainable, resilient, and efficient water network for Sydney's growing population. We provide safe drinking, recycled, wastewater, and stormwater services with a focus on reliability, affordability, and environmental sustainability. As a state-owned corporation, we prioritize customers and communities.

About the role:

The main responsibility of this role is to lead the development and application of expert time-based insights to support Infrastructure Delivery performance management. The role will provide subject matter expertise in scheduling data and project timelines to ensure accurate, consistent, and accessible time-related performance information is reflected in systems and reports. By working closely with the system and reporting teams, as well as project controls and delivery teams, the role will support the integration, validation, and improvement of schedule data from tools such as Primavera P6. This role plays a critical part in enabling project teams to identify schedule risks, trends, and opportunities early, ensuring time-based KPIs and performance reporting support effective decision-making and on-time project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as subject matter experts in time and cost performance data, ensuring accurate reporting and alignment with infrastructure delivery projects and business goals.
• Develop and maintain performance measurement frameworks and KPIs, supporting data integrity and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across teams (e.g. reporting, systems, finance, project controls) to ensure consistent interpretation and use of time and cost data.
• Translate complex project data into actionable insights, models, and reports to support decision-making and performance tracking.
• Enhance systems, tools, and processes related to scheduling, data quality, and performance reporting, including integration with Primavera P6.

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in project management, engineering, or a related technical discipline, ideally supported by postgraduate studies or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years' experience in project controls, scheduling, or performance roles within major infrastructure or capital delivery programs.
• Advanced skills in schedule analysis, including interpreting data from Primavera P6 or MSP, and applying earned value management principles.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities, with a track record of working across PMO, planning, and delivery teams to shape KPIs and reporting tools.
• Proven capability in data quality and performance reporting, with expertise in designing systems, dashboards, and translating schedule data into actionable insights.

Essential Requirements:

• Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.
• You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role.

Please see the job profile for the role's full accountabilities

Dive into Our Great Benefits

• Competitive Remuneration: We'll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Employee Networks: We proudly offer and support Employee Led networks, such as Women of Water, Pride, First Nations and Disability & Neurodiversity Networks
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success in the direction you desire.
• 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 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.

Closing Date: Monday 29th Sept at 11:59 PM AEST

We want to ensure you feel supported and informed throughout every step of our recruitment process. Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact for any further information.

Working at Sydney Water

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

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