Senior Planner - Wastewater Operations

About the role

We have a new opportunity for a Senior Planner – Wastewater Operations to join our Scheme Operations team within the Operations Centre. Reporting to the Manager – Wastewater Operations, this new role is responsible for delivering operational planning, analysis and optimisation services across Western Australian wastewater conveyance networks.

Working closely with Network Operations, Asset Management, Infrastructure Planning, Projects and external consultants, you will provide technical leadership and operational expertise to ensure wastewater conveyance assets operate safely, efficiently and within regulatory and budgetary requirements. This role plays a key part in identifying improvement opportunities whilst also supporting incident management.

Please note this role may require you to work outside of core business hours.

Who we are

The Water Corporation owns and operates one of the largest wastewater conveyance networks in the world. This new role presents an exciting opportunity for an individual to apply and develop their analytical skills to operational and strategic, continuous improvement initiatives.

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 recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• 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.
• Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave   

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Lead investigations, operational planning and scheduling activities for wastewater conveyance networks, identifying risks, constraints and improvement opportunities
• Develop and maintain operational planning processes, procedures, models and tools that support efficient and reliable network performance
• Provide specialist operational input into infrastructure planning, asset management initiatives and the design of new wastewater assets
• Coordinate asset availability and operational requirements for maintenance and project activities, ensuring service and operational risks are effectively managed
• Prepare technical reports, business cases and briefing papers for senior leadership, providing clear recommendations on operational issues and network performance
• Support incident response activities, mentor Network Planners and contribute to a positive, safety-focused and high-performing team culture

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Degree level qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline and substantial wastewater conveyance related operational experience
• Significant experience in wastewater engineering, hydraulic modelling, operational data analysis, and operational planning within complex infrastructure environments
• Sound knowledge of wastewater conveyance systems, operational practices and relevant regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess technical information and develop practical solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement

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 Wednesday 2^nd September

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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website