External Approvals Planner

“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 permanent opportunity for a Planner – External Approvals to join our Asset Management Services team based in Leederville. In this role you’ll provide expertise to the business relating to the external approvals process for our asset investment program.

At Water Corporation we offer several employee benefits, development & training, and flexible working, providing you an opportunity to work a mix of both home and at our office in Leederville. We also have 9-day fortnight options available, creating a better balance for you. 

What the role will involve

• Provide guidance, consultancy and advice on the External Approvals Process for projects in the asset investment program
• Prepare Constraints mapping, External Approvals Tracking Spreadsheet and External Approvals Plan for identified projects in consultation with relevant internal stakeholders ( for example Environment Branch and Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title Section)
• Ensure the External Approvals Process is maintained in a timely and consistent manner to reflect changing Corporation and regulatory requirements
• Provide external approvals advice and recommendations to Asset Planners/Project Managers to enable discussions with regulatory agencies to facilitate approvals
• Understands what evidence and data is needed to demonstrate compliance with legislative, regulatory and external technical requirements
• Analyses and interprets information to create compliance requirements
• Communicates effectively and establishes and maintains successful relationships (internal and external) for the purpose of delivering business outcomes and customer satisfaction
• Influence the development of a consistent approvals approach across different projects 

Key skills and experience

You’ll hold a tertiary level qualification in a related discipline, along with substantial experience in external approvals within asset management services. You’ll also have prior knowledge of statutory requirements, regulation and national standards associated with planning, approval and development of water related infrastructure schemes, systems and processes. Experience with investment program and project management procedures, and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role. You will also have considerable experience providing end to end External Approvals support to projects in a large organisation.

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 may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Sunday 26^th January 2025

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