Description:
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 Planning Engineer joining our Asset Investment Planning team. You’ll work with a number of groups within Water Corporation to optimise the Regional Conveyance Network to ensure our water and wastewater conveyance system can support growth and transfer water efficiently and effectively. You’ll be responsible for assessing the risk and improving customer service levels with respect to conveyance planning for water networks. This role will be based in Leederville and reporting to the Manager Assets MWR & GAR
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home.
- 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
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, offering up to 15.5%. This includes 11.5% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
- 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
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What the role will involve
- Assess asset and system performance and risk to inform investment decisions
- Undertake water and wastewater network planning and develop capital, operating, regulatory, monitoring and maintenance plans
- Develop investment programs, business cases and projects that mitigate risk and meet our asset investment objectives
- Lead an engagement with internal and external stakeholders regarding planning options, solutions and recommendations
Key skills and experience
You’ll be degree qualified in civil engineering or relevant discipline, with experience in conveyance planning for water and/or wastewater schemes. You’ll also have demonstrated experience with hydraulic modelling and analysis, business case development, report writing, presentation and financial analysis. Your ability to lead and drive positive and collaborative relationships with both 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.
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.
Applications close Sunday 20 th April 2025
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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website