Investment & Project Governance Lead

Investment & Project Governance Lead Location: WaterNSW, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Investment & Project Governance Lead (Full‑time, Permanent) to join our team. This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career. Benefits Flexible working Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave Fertility leave Corporate wear allowance Professional development and educational assistance Access to remote area benefit packaging – based on work location Attractive remuneration And so much more About the Role This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a strategic and commercially sharp finance professional who thrives on driving change, elevating performance, and influencing critical investment decisions. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will be the organisation’s subject matter expert in investment and project governance – responsible for shaping frameworks, modernising processes, partnering and collaborating with senior executives and stakeholders to deliver robust commercial outcomes through the Investment Governance Committee. What You’ll Do Lead and own investment governance and prioritisation frameworks, ensuring best‑practice standards, commercial rigour, and alignment with organisational objectives. Oversee the Investment Governance Committee, with responsibility in reviewing and collating submissions, setting agendas, writing minutes, and following up on actions to ensure accountability and timely delivery. Drive capital investment planning, preparing a robust Capital Investment Plan for Board approval and linking plans to corporate strategy and regulatory allowances. Provide technical expertise in project costing and governance within a complex regulatory environment, ensuring compliance and accuracy while identifying opportunities to simplify and strengthen outcomes. Modernise systems and processes to enable data‑driven decision‑making and drive finance transformation initiatives. Influence senior stakeholders, including the CEO and Executive Leaders, through insights, presentations, and decision support to shape strategic investment outcomes. Who We’re Looking For CA/CPA‑qualified finance leader with proven expertise in financial modelling, investment governance, and project costing. Commercially astute, detail‑driven, and thrives in change with a strong bias for action. Strategic yet hands‑on, resilient, and proactive – able to move seamlessly between detail and big‑picture strategy to deliver results and drive meaningful change. Digitally savvy and analytical, with strong proficiency in Power BI, SAP, and MS Project, and a proven track record of modernising processes. Exceptional communicator and influencer, with proven ability in presenting complex financial issues to senior executives and non‑financial audiences, including ELT and Board. Collaborative culture builder, passionate about fostering a high‑performing team and aligning with a positive, results‑driven environment. Current NSW Driver’s Licence. How We Will Support You At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals. When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week. We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Application Deadline Applications for this position will close on 13th November 2025, 5:00pm. About WaterNSW WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW. We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr