Investment Assurance Manager - Investment Governance

Fulltime permanent opportunity with a competitive salary package!
Based out of our Parramatta Head Office offering hybrid work options
Lead investment assurance activities and provide strategic commercial advice across Sydney Water's diverse portfolio of infrastructure, transformation and digital projects

About us
At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities, and our employees. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.
About the role
Join Sydney Water's Investment Assurance team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of our $3 billion capital investment portfolio. You'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of projects and programs, helping ensure investments are strategically aligned, thoroughly assessed and set up for successful delivery. As the Investment Assurance Manager, you will lead the Investment Assurance team and be responsible for providing commercial advice and assurance to Sydney Water's Executive Leadership Team through the review and assessment of business cases and investment proposals. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an organisation committed to delivering its strategy and long-term vision.
About You
You are a strategic and commercially astute leader with extensive experience in investment assurance, business case evaluation, and capital portfolio governance. You have a proven ability to provide trusted advice to senior executives, influence complex investment decisions, and ensure projects are positioned to deliver maximum value. With strong stakeholder management skills and experience leading high performing teams, you bring a collaborative approach, sound commercial judgement, and a passion for driving successful outcomes across large-scale infrastructure, transformation, and digital investment programs.
Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic commercial advice and assurance to support informed investment decision-making across Sydney Water's portfolio.
Ensure programs and projects are positioned for success through robust investment appraisal, assurance and governance processes.
Lead the review and assessment of business cases, providing clear recommendations and insights to senior leaders and decision-makers.
Oversee and facilitate gateway reviews to support the effective delivery of major projects and programs.
Build strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders to influence outcomes and drive value.
Lead, coach and mentor a team of specialist Investment Analysts.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Demonstrated experience in investment appraisal and assurance, including the development, review and evaluation of complex business cases.
Strong knowledge of Infrastructure NSW Gateway Assurance processes and governance frameworks.
Proven strategic thinking capabilities, supported by sound commercial judgement and decision-making skills.
Experience engaging, influencing and building trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Expertise in Project, Program and Portfolio Management, particularly within capital investment and expenditure environments.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, with the confidence to challenge and advise at executive level.
A track record of leading, coaching and developing high-performing specialist teams to achieve strategic outcomes.

Why Sydney Water?

Make a Real Impact: Your work keeps Sydney’s water flowing and our environment protected.
Work with the Best: Join a team that values safety, innovation, and looking out for each other.
Grow Your Career: Access training, development, and opportunities to advance.
Be Part of Something Bigger: Help deliver essential services to millions and safeguard Sydney’s future.

Please see the Position Description for the role’s full accountabilities.
Application close date: Thursday the 22nd of October 2026 11:59pm
If you feel you're the right candidate to join our team, please send through your resume and a cover letter as part of your application.Your cover letter should address your current related experience and why you are interested in this opportunity.
You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes employment reference checks, a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.
Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for any further information.
Dive into Our Great Benefits!

Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
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 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.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile.
Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – Recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.