Asset Management - Senior Engineer

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future.

We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

• 2 Wellbeing leave days per 12 months of continuous service
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• $131,740 plus Super (Super co-contribution scheme available)

About the role

We are seeking an In Service Assets - Senior Engineer to coordinate and manage programs of asset / system monitoring, investigations, and investments, to deliver on the requirements across the relevant asset portfolio.

The successful candidate to be based in the Canning Vale Regional Office, with the option to work from the John Tonkin Water Centre 1 or 2 days a week, and integrate themselves with local teams and operational challenges. 

This is a permanent full-time role with proposed start date of 6th January 2025.

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

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 14%
• 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

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Monitor the capital and operational project deliverables ensuring that projects delivered are fit for purpose.
• Recommend capital deferral risk mitigation measures and identify methods of funding and implementation.
• Maintain the asset deficiency process and register.
• Recommend and develop proactive programs for the monitoring of scheme performance.
• Evaluate and articulate asset and system risk and operational impact.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Degree level qualification in an engineering/science discipline, or, extensive water industry experience
• Substantial experience in managing programs, budgets, contracts, and contractors effectively.
• Considerable and proven operational experience in effective engineering problem solving and issue resolution.
• Considerable knowledge and understanding of work practices and systems relevant to asset/ system inspection, monitoring, and investigations.
• Considerable experience in planning and progressing work activities within general guidelines, using initiative and judgement to deliver outcomes.
• Relevant operational experience with Water Industry assets and systems desirable.

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. 

Applications close 4^th December 2024

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.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website