Senior Principal Strategic Programs

• Join our Future Water Solutions team based in Leederville
• Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water services
• Permanent opportunity with flexible work arrangements from $178,000 + Super

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 Senior Principal Strategic Programs joining our Future Water Solutions team. You’ll be part of this newly formed team guiding the business with long term plans to evolve the water service provision into the future. Lead project teams delivering strategic projects and programs across Water Corporation working with senior internal & external stakeholders. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to our Head of Future Water Solutions.
What the role will involve
· Lead, manage and deliver complex executive programs and projects to address long-term emerging risks to the provision of water services and delivering robust strategies
· Lead, manage and deliver complex executive programs and projects to realise long term emerging opportunities for new or valorised water services
· Lead activities required to develop master plans (20 years+) providing input into our asset management strategy and direction to asset planning
· Lead interactions with clients and community and executive involvement in programs or projects to identify customer needs, priorities and preferred solutions
· Establish and integrate new methodologies and solution approaches into existing business processes and strategies
· Represent Water Corporation in consultation and negotiations with government agencies, local authorities, industry associations, consultants, developers and other utilities
Key skills and experience
You’ll have a degree level qualification in engineering, project management or relevant discipline, along with extensive experience planning, design, delivery or operational delivery of 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 also have demonstrated experience in analysis and reporting existing and proposed infrastructure systems to evaluate engineering and economic effectiveness. Your 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 11th February 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.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please