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Senior Principal Strategic Programs

LocationJohn Tonkin Water Centre
  • Civil Engineer
  • Water Resources
  • Project management
  • Water Infrastructure
  • Wastewater Operations & Maintenance
Job no: 1220
Category: Engineering & Environment
  • Join our Future Water Solutions team based in Leederville
  • Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water services
  • Senior leadership opportunity - 12 month fixed term until January 2026

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.

About the role

We have a 12 month opportunity for a Senior Principal Strategic Programs in our Future Water Solutions Business Unit. You will part of an experienced and dynamic Lead Team. You will be responsible for strategic projects and programs across the business working with senior internal & external stakeholders. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to the Head of Future Water Solutions.

What the role will involve

  • Be part of the team who strive to navigate through risks and opportunities to provide future water services sustainably for the Water Corporation
  • Lead, manage and deliver complex executive and strategic programs and projects to enable the business to proactively respond to emerging risks and opportunities
  • Provide executive support role at the Future Water Solutions Steering Committee including collating and preparing materials, briefing meeting outcomes to the Corporation executives and wider business
  • Manage the Opportunities Management Framework to assess to new technologies and solutions including engaging and interacting with external proponents
  • Proactively exchange and collaborate on solutions and technologies with the Water Research and Innovate Precinct Advisory Panel and Water Technical Advisory Panel
  • Be an active Future Water Solutions lead team member to add value to business priorities via knowledge share, collaboration and mentor/coaching

Key skills and experience

You’ll have a degree level qualification in engineering, science or relevant discipline, along with substantial experience planning, design, delivery or operate water and wastewater infrastructure assets. You’ll have substantial knowledge of the challenges and opportunities faced by the water industry through climate change, resource recovery & reuse as well as community expectation. 

You’ll have experience in analysing existing and proposed infrastructure systems to evaluate engineering and economic effectiveness. Your demonstrated leadership, and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence both senior internal and external stakeholders 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.

Applications close Sunday 8th 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. 

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, 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