The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future every day, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help deliver and manage water across our state. We invite you to join one of our committed teams and thrive as you collaborate with bright minds while shaping WA’s water future.
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Planner joining our Asset Management Services team based in Leederville. In this role you’ll provide expertise to the business relating to the external approvals process for our asset investment program.
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 the role will involve
- Provide guidance, consultancy and advice on the External Approvals Process for projects in the asset investment program
- Prepare Constraints mapping, External Approvals Tracking Spreadsheet and External Approvals Plan for identified projects in consultation with relevant internal stakeholders (for example Environment Branch and Aboriginal Heritage & Native Title Section)
- Ensure the external approvals process is maintained in a timely and consistent manner to reflect changing Water Corporation and regulatory requirements
- Provide external approvals advice and recommendations to Asset Planners/Project Managers to enable discussions with regulatory agencies to facilitate approvals
- Understands what evidence and data is needed to demonstrate compliance with legislative, regulatory and external technical requirements
- Analyses and interprets information to create compliance requirements
- Communicates effectively and establishes and maintains successful relationships (internal and external) for the purpose of delivering business outcomes and customer satisfaction
- Influence the development of a consistent approvals approach across different projects
About you
You’ll hold a tertiary level qualification in a related discipline, along with substantial experience in external approvals within asset management services. You’ll also have prior knowledge of statutory requirements, regulation and national standards associated with planning, approval and development of water related infrastructure schemes, systems and processes. Experience with investment program and project management procedures, and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role. You will also have considerable experience providing end to end External Approvals support to projects in a large organisation. Possess sound computing skills and knowledge of Microsoft suite and mapping program Arc Pro.
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 Sunday 19th July 2026
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.
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 [email protected] or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
