Asset and Project Officer

• Role – OT Asset and Project Officer
• Location – Paramatta
• Business Unit – Digital
• Level – Level 8
• Hours – 38hrs/week
• Salary Details - $107,363.58 Base pay
• Full Time -Permanent Position

We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. We see the world is changing so we are changing too. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve.

About the role

The OT Asset and Project Officer provides a comprehensive range of specialist support services to the Operational Technology (OT) function, enabling management and staff to effectively achieve their business objectives.

The role supports critical OT operations, including SCADA systems, through the delivery of project administration services and end-to-end ownership of OT asset inventory management. It ensures accurate tracking, governance, and lifecycle management of OT assets while contributing to the efficient delivery of OT projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage OT asset lifecycle processes, ensuring compliance with standards, procedures, and data quality requirements.
• Maintain and track OT assets (including RTUs and SCADA/IICATS equipment) across their full lifecycle, including inventory, movements, and repairs.
• Support OT project delivery through administration, including business cases, project setup, reporting, invoicing, and closure.
• Monitor and report SCADA project budgets, costs, and financial performance.
• Prepare procurement documentation, raise purchase orders, and manage vendor payments.
• Support tender processes by preparing scopes, schedules, and evaluation criteria.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting using systems such as SAP (BxP), MAXIMO, and OT Configuration Database (CDB).
• Manage SCADA spares, including stock levels, logistics, repairs, and replenishment.
• Provide performance reporting and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and maintain effective stakeholder communication.

Qualification and Experience

Required

• Certificate in Business Administration or 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Practical knowledge of best practices and industry standards for asset management (eg ISO 55000)
• Knowledge of IICATS/SCADA equipment and spares movement process.
• Knowledge of SAP System and specifically Sydney Water’s BxP implementation of SAP.
• Practical knowledge of fundamentals of project and service management.
• Experience in providing Project Administration and Office Administration services.
• Knowledge of Sydney Water’s Procurement and Contracts Standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of effective quality control and audit trail in both engineering and system administrative functions.
• Success in working in team/s to achieve business outcomes.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Dive into Our Great Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
• Hybrid Work Environment: We offer a hybrid work model that balances remote work and office collaboration, supporting our team's productivity and well-being.
• Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
• Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

Closing date: 21 June 2026

Please see the position description for the role’s full accountabilities. For more information, you can contact ***email_hidden***

Sydney Water welcomes you to apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. The successful completion of a Criminal History Check and Medical Assessment form part of the application process. Please advise if you require any adjustments to actively participate in the application and recruitment process.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

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