Back to all jobs

Senior Advisor - Asset Management Systems & Risk

LocationJohn Tonkin Water Centre
  • Asset Management
  • Operational Risk Management
  • Water Resources
  • Water Infrastructure
Job no: 1581
Category: Engineering & Environment
  • Be supported as you return to work after an extended break with specialist coaching and mentoring.
  • Fixed term opportunity until January with flexible work arrangements - $112,195 + Super + Benefits
  • Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water services infrastructure

Do you find it challenging to return to work after an extended career break? Are you looking for a supportive and flexible employer to re-establish your career?

Whether you are a parent, a carer or seeking to return to work after a career break, we have a fantastic opportunity to support your transition back to work. Water Corporation’s Return to Work program will offer you the right support to help you re-establish your career in your preferred profession. This program also offers you flexible career options that allow you to balance your family’s changing needs and make time for what’s important. This role is hired as a part of this program and those who have been on a career break of about 1 or more years will be prioritised during the recruitment process.

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.

About the opportunity

We have a full time fixed term opportunity (until the end of January 2026) within our Asset Strategy team. Senior Advisor role is responsible for providing specialist asset management expertise. Based in our Leederville office, this role reports to the Manager - Asset Management System & Risk.

What the role will involve

  • Undertake data analysis from a range of sources to support risk assessments and strategic asset management.
  • Support governance processes related to asset management, such as asset risk assessments that inform capital budget prioritisation.
  • Supporting the contingency and resilience portfolio, including working with operations to exercise and test operational contingency plans for critical facilities across WA.

Your skills and experience

A career gap should not be a barrier to achieve your professional aspirations. Our Return-to-Work program is designed to identify and acknowledge your previous skills and experiences, and help you build new ones. We would love if you have following expertise to optimise our team performance.

  • Experience in data analytics.
  • Understanding of risk assessments and a working knowledge of ISO31000 would be desirable.
  • Good stakeholder management skills.

Real benefits that matter

  • Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours.
  • Access to dedicated 1:1 coaching with an expert return to work coach, personalised to your specific requirements.
  • Opportunity to network with a peer group of Return-to-Work program participants to share your experience.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are ready to return to work and actively looking for your next challenge, this could be it. Submit your application with a cover letter and we will get in touch with you. Interested to learn more about our program? Register here to join our webinar on 18th February.

Applications close 23 February 2025 

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, 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