Truth Telling Lead

• Lead the design and delivery of a Cultural Intelligence Framework
• Work with a passionate, supportive team while enjoying amazing benefits
• Permanent opportunity based in Osborne Park with a generous salary starting at $135,693 plus super and co-contributions 

This position is pursuant of Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, the occupant of this position must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Thrive by making a meaningful contribution to your community while shaping WA’s water future.

At Water Corporation you can live, work, and raise your family on Country without compromising your career pathways or cultural obligations. We acknowledge we have much to learn from the traditional owners of the land and waterways on which we operate. Embracing this is necessary to protect our most precious resource in a sustainable way for generations to come.

About the role 

The Lead Truth Telling will manage the development, implementation, and delivery of truth-telling initiatives across Water Corporation to recognise the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and country. You will lead the development and integration of a Cultural Intelligence Framework across the Corporation to strengthen and deepen knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, people and communities.

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
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% 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

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

What the role will involve

• Lead the development and implementation of projects and initiatives focused on truth telling of Water Corporation sites and assets.
• Uplift cultural acknowledgement of Water Corporation sites and assets by embedding Aboriginal perspectives and values into project planning and project implementation.
• Lead the truth telling team on initiatives and project planning and execution, including strategic advice, resource allocation and progress monitoring to ensure projects are achieved within established timelines while optimising budget and resource allocation.
• Monitor and report on truth telling projects and initiatives, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders.
• Lead the development of the Aboriginal Cultural Intelligence Framework, providing advice and utilising change management principles and associated tools to ensure successful implementation and delivery of projects.
• Increase the knowledge, understanding and respect of Aboriginal histories and culture to support the Corporations reconciliation journey.
• Extensive experience in Aboriginal culture, history and impacts of past and present policies.
• Extensive experience in guiding and influencing key stakeholders through a change journey.
• Substantial experience with leading the implementation and management of organisational programs of change in a large commercial organisation.
• Substantial experience in organisational program management approaches, methodologies and life cycle planning.
• Considerable experience in articulating the business case for change and demonstrating the benefits of change management.

About you

• This position relates to Section 50 (d) of the West Australian Equal Opportunity Act 1984, where Aboriginality is considered a genuine occupational qualification for this position
• Extensive experience in Aboriginal culture, history and impacts of past and present policies
• Extensive experience in guiding and influencing key stakeholders through a change journey
• Demonstrated knowledge of change and project management principles and practices.
• Highly developed analytical skills
• Ability to communicate to and engage stakeholders of various backgrounds and experiences in a culturally intelligent manner
• Passion and drive to champion Aboriginal advancement
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes with clear and consistent

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 (minimum of two pages, maximum of three pages) and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications close Thursday 10^th July 2025

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, 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.