Location: Sydney
Employment Type: Full-Time
Acknowledgement of Country
Sydney Water acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waters on which we operate. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and recognise the ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country.
About the role
We are looking for a Director, Employee Experience to join our People & Culture team. This role plays an important part in supporting Sydney Water’s work and contributes to positive outcomes for our customers, communities and Country.
In this role, you will:
- In this influential leadership role, you will lead talent management, capability and leadership development, retention and succession planning, inclusion and belonging initiatives, and performance and reward programs.
- You will hold accountability for the employee experience portfolio, leading the development and implementation of Sydney Water's Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and embedding it across key people processes.
- Working closely with leaders across the business, you will help shape an employee experience that reflects our values, embraces diverse perspectives and ensures our people have access to the support, recognition and opportunities they need to succeed.
This is an opportunity to build your career in an organisation that values inclusion, learning and community connection.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead the strategy and delivery of programs that strengthen workforce capability, foster belonging, and support our people to grow and thrive throughout every stage of their career journey.
- Through data-informed insights and stakeholder engagement, you will identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and employee outcomes while driving operational excellence and long-term workforce sustainability.
- You will also guide the evolution of our performance and reward frameworks, ensuring they are fair, transparent, inclusive and aligned with our workforce and organisational goals.
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Experience working or volunteering within, or in partnership with, First Nations organisations, businesses or communities, with demonstrated cultural capability and an understanding of First Nations perspectives, values and ways of working, including the ability to contribute to culturally safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces.
- Demonstrated experience leading and delivering programs across the full employee experience remit, including performance management, talent management, leadership development, inclusion and belonging initiatives, reward and benefits, and Early Careers Programs (ECP)
- Proven ability to lead and be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of talent management and capability growth initiatives that support organisational strategy and evolving workforce needs.
- Experience designing and managing succession and retention programs, as well as coaching and mentoring frameworks.
You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply. We value diverse experiences and perspectives.
Why work with Sydney Water
At Sydney Water, you’ll be supported to do meaningful work and grow your career. We offer:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive pay and conditions
- National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Day Leave
- Access to learning, development and mentoring
- A culturally respectful and inclusive workplace
We strongly encourage applications from First Nations peoples
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this role.
We recognise the value of lived experience and cultural knowledge and are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.
If you would like support with your application or would prefer to have an informal yarn about the role, please contact recruitment@sydneywater.com.au