Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future. We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader Statewide Renewals joining our Asset Planning & Delivery Group. As a leader in the Asset Investment Planning team, you’ll be responsible for bringing a statewide view to the asset management and end of life renewals across a selection of our water, wastewater, drainage, and irrigation asset base. This is a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Corporation’s varied assets and the different challenges faced in the metro area and across the regions. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to the Manager Statewide Renewals.
Real benefits that matter
• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9 day fortnights, and 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 the role will involve
• Lead a team of Renewal Planning Engineers to assess asset deficiencies, prioritise and oversee the asset condition assessment program, analyse asset data and provide recommendations for effective and efficient renewals investment in relevant asset classes across WA
• Translation of asset management objectives into plans for investment to achieve an optimal balance between cost, risk and the specified level of service, ultimately delivering minimum whole of life cost for the Corporation’s assets across the statewide asset portfolio
• Lead the planning of the renewals component of Asset Condition Management Plans for the relevant asset portfolio and manage the integrated planning approach across relevant sections to enable decisions around optimum timing and scope of investment, management of risk and customer service
• Lead development of capital programs, business cases and projects with deliverables that mitigate risk and meet the investment objectives of the relevant asset portfolio
• Lead the development of asset condition monitoring and assessment programs that provide the required information for robust asset investment decisions
• Collaborate with Statewide Renewals Manager to provide technical mentoring of people and inform competency framework on skills requirements to ensure work programs delivers required business outcomes
About you
You’ll have a degree or tertiary level qualification in in a relevant field. You will have substantial experience in planning, design, acquisitions or operational delivery of Asset Investment programs. 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.
Applications close 5th of June 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
