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 permanent opportunity for a Senior Principal Strategic Programs joining our Future Water Solutions Business Unit. You will part of an experienced and dynamic lead team responsible for strategic projects and programs across Water Corporation working with senior internal & external stakeholders.The role will be based in our Leederville office reporting 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
- Lead the Corporation’s next statewide long term planning program including program management direction and stakeholder engagement
- Establish expert reference panel to steer the long term planning program and provide executive support
- Develop and implement relevant process to connect all levels of infrastructure and service planning and transition strategic concept to operational framework
- Be an active Future Water Solutions lead team member to add value to business priorities via knowledge share, collaboration and mentor/coaching
About you
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.
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.
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 8th February 2026
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 during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
