Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
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Join our Operations Services team
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Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water services infrastructure
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Permanent senior leadership opportunity with flexibility to work from any Water Corporation location across WA
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity for a Manager Operations Project Delivery joining our operations services team. This role can be based at any Water Corporation location across Perth Metropolitan Area – Leederville, Osborne Park or Canning Vale.
In this senior leadership role, you will guide a diverse portfolio responsible for delivering capital projects, minor works, maintenance, complex operational programs, and ACWS-related activities across the state. You’ll be instrumental in shaping delivery strategy, driving consistency across teams, and supporting the Head of Operations Services to provide a centre of expertise for project delivery throughout WA.
This role is suited to a strategic leader who understands the complexities of water industry infrastructure and excels at creating cohesion, connection, and shared purpose across multidisciplinary teams spread across large geographic areas.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
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Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
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Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
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Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
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Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
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Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
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Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you can expect with this role
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Leading the end‑to‑end delivery of capital and non‑capital projects and programs, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
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Providing strategic direction for procurement approaches, including the negotiation and establishment of contracts for services, equipment, and works.
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Maintaining accountability for financial and business performance across the portfolio, ensuring efficient resource utilisation and delivery against key objectives.
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Working closely with planning, support teams, and other key stakeholders to standardise and optimise project delivery processes and practices across all delivery groups.
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Building and sustaining constructive relationships with internal stakeholders across both Country and Metro Regions, as well as with external partners and contractors.
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Representing the Water Corporation on relevant committees, working groups, and external bodies.
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Acting as Principal’s Representative or coordinating Superintendent responsibilities on contracts as required.
Your skills and experience
To be successful, you will bring:
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Degree qualifications in engineering, project management, or a related discipline, with strong technical knowledge in engineering project controls.
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Extensive experience delivering infrastructure projects, ideally within the water industry, with deep understanding of water assets, operational environments, and project delivery challenges.
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Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams by fostering collaboration, clarity, cohesion and strong connection across varied work types.
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The ability to identify and leverage the strengths and expertise of your team to ensure efficient and effective delivery across a diverse suite of programs and projects.
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A strategic mindset with experience managing broad, complex project portfolios and delivering outcomes aligned with customer and organisational needs.
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to collaborate, negotiate, and influence senior internal and external partners to achieve successful project outcomes.
Sound like a match? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 2nd August 2026
Ready to thrive as you shape WA’s water future? Apply today
If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:
Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.
We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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