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Paul Higham

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Head of Western Sydney Development at Sydney Water
📍 Greater Sydney Area, Australia

Paul Higham is the Head of Western Sydney Development at Sydney Water, where he leads long-term integrated water servicing for the Aerotropolis and Growth Areas. He is recognized for being passionate, tenacious, and innovative in managing complex operational, commercial, and budgetary challenges. He holds an MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School.

As a leader, Paul is described as an extroverted and creative innovator with a focus on challenging established operating norms and pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking. He is passionate about fostering teamwork and using his well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills to drive performance improvements and implement large-scale business changes.

He has a certification in Advanced Negotiation and Influencing.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Head of Western Sydney Development
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Sydney Area, Australia
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Western Sydney Growth
Leads the development and long-term water servicing strategy for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis and its surrounding growth areas at Sydney Water.
Circular Economy
Actively seeks partners to develop a Circular Economy Zone in Western Sydney, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable resource management.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Head of Western Sydney Development
Sydney Water
11-2021 - 9-2023
Head of Strategy & Enterprise Planning
Sydney Water
4-2020 - 12-2021
Head of Strategy and Corporate Social Responsibility
Sydney Water
7-2017 - 4-2020
Head of Service Planning & Asset Strategy
Sydney Water
1-2017 - 6-2017
Head of Development and Infrastructure Portfolio Services
Sydney Water
In the press

Media appearances

Podcast – Beyond 2030 with Paul Higham of Sydney Water. Featured in Australian Water Association (AWA)
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Education
2017 - 2020
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
AGSM @ UNSW Business School
1998 - 1999
Diploma
Alliance Manchester Business School
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