POSITION DESCRIPTION
Positions Details
POSITION TITLE:
TEAM LEADER STRATEGIC WATER PLANNING
CLASSIFICATION/GRADE:
SENIOR PROFESSIONALSTAFF GRADE 1
POSITION NUMBER:
50026440
OFFICE:
NSW PUBLIC WORKS
BUSINESS UNIT:
NSW WATER SOLUTIONS
LOCATION:
MCKELL BUILDING, SYDNEY
REPORTS TO:
PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
DIRECT REPORTS:
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
DATE OF JE APPROVAL:
APRIL 2013
JE REFERENCE NUMBER :
P&W02-025
DATE OF CF PD APPROVAL:
Primary Purpose of the Position
Lead, direct and manage a team to contribute to the strategic direction and business development
of the NSW Water Solutions business and ensure business objectives and client imperatives are
met in a commercial manner.
Provide a wide range of strategic planning studies and specialist advice to urban infrastructure
owners to promote an integrated approach to the management of urban water supply, sewerage,
and stormwater services, based on best practice, quality management systems and sustainable
economic management.
Contribute to the financial and long-term business viability by delivering projects and services in a
focussed driven and effective manner.
Key Outcomes/Accountabilities
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Lead high performing multi-disciplinary / virtual teams in the development and commercial delivery of strategic environmental
and engineering projects which meet clients’ needs and requirements.
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Collaborate with key stakeholders to facilitate the strategic management and direction of whole of NSW Water Solutions
centre of engineering and environmental excellence.
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Ensure team capability development through the people strategy including resourcing, succession planning, knowledge
management, performance management, learning and development programs.
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Lead the development of integrated strategies, systems and processes for client end to end needs. Liaise with other stake
holders on matters affecting the client and leverage NSW Public Works support and services to meet these needs.
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Lead diverse and complex projects balancing conflicting priorities to deliver high quality, innovative and environmentally
friendly projects and technical services within agreed time and cost parameters, technical trends and government and
regulatory requirements
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Provide innovative and rigorous technical advice and solutions, and be accountable for the quality, integrity and accuracy of
the content of advice provided, so that NSW Water Solutions is able to provide tailored and high quality solutions and
services to clients.
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Maintain and apply a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of current industry trends, practices and standards and
Government policies, regulations and requirements so that proposed solutions are cost and resource efficient technically
proficient and utilise current best practice technologies.
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Prepare fee proposals for complex multi-disciplinary projects that are robust and financially viable whilst being competitive
with other industry bidders.
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Contribute to planning the strategic direction, business development and marketing of the Planning team.
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Provide professional guidance and leadership to professional and technical staff.
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Achieving financial performance targets and winning new work.
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Effectively marketing NSW Water Solutions capabilities and raising the Department’s profile in the water and wastewater
industry and more broadly in relation to asset management to establish a highly credible position in the industry
Key Challenges and Influences
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Creating and maintaining strong working relationships with clients and industry stakeholders and achieving expected financial
and commercial objectives in an environment of strong competition whilst effectively managing current work and ensuring
future projects are in the pipeline.
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Successfully managing multiple projects and project components to achieve client and Departmental outcomes while working
to strict time, cost and quality parameters.
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Substantially growing both the revenue and commercial performance of the integrated solutions and/or service lines to
establish a highly credible position in the industry.
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Achieving financial performance targets and winning new work.
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Successfully delivering high-quality and innovative projects and technical services within agreed time, budget and financial
parameters and with consideration of industry and technical trends and Governmental and regulatory requirements.
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Promoting training and development opportunities so that increasing skills and professional judgement for all staff in the team
is obtained and applied progressively to more difficult tasks.
Prerequisites
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Degree in natural resources, environmental science or engineering.
Leadership skills at a senior level including ability to supervise, develop and motivate staff in a commercial environment
to strive to improve both their skills and performance at an individual and team level
Proven track record in leading and managing multi disciplinary teams of professional staff within a commercial
environment including client management, project management and resource management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including superior written and oral communication, presentation, client
management and negotiation skills, and the ability to influence and deal with staff and clients
Sound experience and skills in marketing and promoting engineering services
Ability to manage multi disciplinary teams within a commercial environment including client management, project
management and resource management
High level analytical thinking and problem solving skills and the capacity to develop innovative solutions to complex
problems
In depth knowledge and extensive experience in integrated strategic planning studies for water, sewerage, waste and
urban drainage infrastructure including water and waste management plans, strategic operational and financial plans and
resource conservation strategies;
Sound understanding of the investigation, analysis and design processes for water supply, sewerage, waste and urban
drainage infrastructure projects;
Sound knowledge of the environmental, planning and water management legislation, regulations and guidelines,
including public health and safety and community acceptance issues;
A valid NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive to remote locations, which may include overnight stays.
Organisational Culture Capabilities
Organisational Culture capabilities are fundamental to the achievement of the NSW Government State Plan and apply to all roles
across the NSW Public Sector. In performing this role, you are expected to demonstrate the following capabilities at the following
levels.
Customer Focused
5
Works as a Team
4
Culturally Aware
5
Takes Ownership
4
Builds Strategic Partnerships
4
One of the elements of Taking Ownership is Acts with Integrity. For the Department, included within this element at all capability
levels is the commitment and adherence by all staff to the Department’s Code of Conduct.
2
Capabilities Required for the Position
In performing this role, you are expected to demonstrate the following capabilities at the following levels.
1. Leadership and Management
Creates a sense of need to achieve
organisational goals in line with a clear overall
vision through planning, managing performance,
motivating people and role modelling desired
behaviours.
Level
Develops and Communicates Vision
Operational
Inspires and Motivates
Operational
Creates and Develops Culture
Operational
Manages Change
Operational
Manages People
Operational
Plans for Outcomes
Operational
Financial Management
Operational
Corporate Governance and Risk Management
Operational
Manages Strategically
2. Project Management
Participates in and/or leads successful projects,
using strong communication and organisational
skills to balance conflicting priorities and manage
resources.
Level
Initiates Projects
5
Develops Projects
5
Implements Projects
4
Completes Projects
5
3. Communication
Listens, interprets and conveys information in a
clear and accurate manner, provides timely
delivery of information and selects the most
appropriate method of communication.
Level
Utilises Written Communication Effectively
4
Communicates Verbally
4
Presents and Facilitates
4
Influences and Negotiates
4
Level
4. Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
Identifies and analyses situations and/or issues,
considers options, develops solutions, and
decides on, implements and monitors appropriate
solutions.
Undertakes Analysis
4
Solves Problems
4
Demonstrates a Systems Perspective
4
Uses Initiative and Innovation
4
Thinks Strategically
4
Level
5. Technology
Operates computer hardware and software,
departmental systems and electronic systems
effectively.
Transactional
Uses Technology
Harnesses technology
3
N/A
3
6. Technical/Professional Leadership
Applies and improves specialised technical
knowledge, skills and judgement to achieve
outcomes.
Level
Knows the Role and Organisation
5
Technical / Occupational / Professional Knowledge
5
Develops and Maintains Capabilities
5
Applies Technical / Professional Expertise
5
7. Commercial Acumen
Builds and maintains a wide knowledge and
understanding of the business environment and
applies commercial expertise including concepts,
processes and strategies to achieve business
objectives.
Level
Understands Business Basics
4
Applies Commercial and General Financial and
Economic Knowledge
4
8. Client Engagement
Identifies and anticipates the needs of clients,
delivers services that meet and exceed client
expectations and commits to continuous
improvement in planning, process and services.
Level
Understands Customer Needs
4
Ensures Quality Service delivery
4
Resolves Issues
4
Strives for Continuous Improvement
4
Demonstrates Professional Empathy
4
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