Western Australia's future is made by water. Now, you can help build what comes next.
For generations, water has helped shape Western Australia — supporting our communities, industries, environment, and way of life.
Today, a drying climate, population growth and economic development are placing increasing pressure on our water resources, creating one of the state’s most significant infrastructure, environmental, and technological challenges. Water Corporation is responding through major investment in climate-resilient infrastructure, innovative water sources and long-term solutions that will help secure Western Australia's water future.
Water has helped shape Western Australia. Now, you can help shape the future of water.
With us, you'll have the opportunity to deliver major projects, solve complex engineering challenges, drive innovation, plan for future growth, protect the environment and work with communities to create lasting benefits for the state.
If you’re looking for purposeful work and the opportunity to work on projects of state significance, there’s never been a better time to join our talented team shaping Western Australia’s water future.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Principal Planning Engineer joining our Metro Water Networks team in Leederville. The role will focus on leading asset planning activities associated with conveyance projects required to enable growth of the Perth Metro area. You’ll work with several groups within Water Corporation to optimise the Metro Water Conveyance Network to ensure our conveyance system can transfer water efficiently and effectively from the source to our customers through a complex system of pipes, pump stations tanks and reservoirs.
You’ll be responsible for assessing the risk and improving customer service levels with respect to conveyance planning for water networks. This is a 2 year fixed term opportunity, reporting to Team Leader - Metro Water Conveyance Integration.
Real benefits that matter
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Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
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Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
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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%
- 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
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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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Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live
What the role will involve
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Provide expertise and high-level specialist advice to the business relating to water conveyance planning, including techniques, standards and processes
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Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of risk-based asset management decision making processes to ensure and improve water conveyance planning across the business
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Review the technical content of Asset Investment Planning products, to deliver the required business outcomes
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Manage project teams to address complex integration of conveyance systems and technical innovation as required
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Act as the key interface with stakeholders to provide technical expertise related to water conveyance management and planning
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Collaborate with management to provide technical mentoring of teams, and inform competency frameworks on skills to ensure work programs deliver outcomes
About you
You’ll have a degree level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, with extensive experience in water conveyance planning, water hydraulics, report writing and communications. Your demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning, collaborate and influence stakeholder, senior management and regulators will ensure success in this role.
Apply: 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.
Applications close Friday 31st July 2026
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
