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- 2-year fixed term opportunity with potential to become permanent
- Leederville based with regular travel across WA's regions
- $115,561 + Super + Benefits That Matter
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Project Leader – Regional Projects to join our Operations Project Delivery team. Reporting to the Team Leader – Regional Projects, you will lead the delivery of complex capital and non-capital infrastructure projects that support the safe and reliable operation of Water Corporation assets across regional Western Australia.
Based at our Leederville office, this role requires regular and significant travel throughout the all regions (ie North West, Mid West, South West, Great Southern and Goldfields), working closely with operations teams, contractors, consultants, stakeholders and project delivery partners. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of important regional projects while building strong relationships across the business and the communities we serve.
Who are we?
When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- 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
- Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
- 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
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
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What you can expect with this role
In this role, you will lead the planning, scoping, design and delivery of complex regional infrastructure projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will manage all aspects of project delivery, including coordinating contractors, consultants and project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
The role is responsible for overseeing tendering, procurement and contract administration activities, while effectively managing project risks, safety performance and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Success in this position will require building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, operational teams and external service providers to support the successful delivery of projects and business objectives.
Your skills and experience
The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline, or possess equivalent demonstrated experience in infrastructure project delivery. Considerable experience managing engineering, construction or asset-based projects from initiation through to completion is essential, together with a strong understanding of tendering processes, contract management and contractor supervision.
This role requires proven capability in managing project budgets, schedules, risks and stakeholder expectations while delivering outcomes in complex operational environments. Well-developed communication, negotiation and influencing skills are critical, along with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. A strong commitment to safety, sound judgement, problem-solving capability and behaviours that support a collaborative, customer-focused and high-performing team culture will also be highly regarded.
Ready to thrive as you shape WA’s water future? Apply today
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 19th July 2026
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 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
