Senior Planner - Climate Change Adaptation
Core
Co-lead the development and implementation of Sydney Water's System Climate Change Risk and Opportunity Assessment (S-CCROA) Framework and embed climate resilience into long-term planning and investment decision-making.
Role type
Senior IC climate adaptation planner
Builds
System-wide climate risk and opportunity assessment frameworks and methodologies
Domain
Water utilities / Climate change adaptation
Required skills
climate change adaptation, climate risk assessment, resilience planning, infrastructure planning, asset management, vulnerability assessment, framework development, project leadership, stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving
Preferred skills
workshop facilitation, executive-level advice preparation, translating technical information to business outcomes
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Co-lead S-CCROA Framework development and implementation; Shape identification and management of climate risks across water and wastewater systems; Develop climate planning methodologies, tools, and governance arrangements; Collaborate with planners, engineers, and operational teams to embed climate resilience; Deliver climate adaptation training and capability uplift initiatives; Influence strategic investment decisions with expert climate advice; Drive continuous improvement of climate risk management practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC