Project Planning Analyst

About the role

We have a 1-year fixed term contract opportunity for a Project Planning Analyst to provide project scheduling, costing, analysis, reporting and liaison services to support the asset creation process providing new engineering assets that satisfy operational objectives. This position will be based in our Leederville office and will be reporting to the Team Lead - Planning Analysis.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• 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

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What the role will involve

• Participate in providing scheduling, costing, analysis, reporting and liaison advice
• Develop and maintain schedules, costs, resource, time estimates and forecasts for managing and completing projects and contracts
• Coordinate and evaluate progress information on project and contract activities
• Identify and maintain reporting elements and inter-contract links for contracts to ensure effective co-ordination of multi-disciplined projects
• Liaise with and coordinate information from stakeholders and project team members on scheduling targets against project plan
• Maintain project and contract information in the project management information systems, review and initiate appropriate corrective action
• Participate in the review of and recommends improvements to Project Management work methods, procedures, templates and systems

About you

You’ll have experience in providing engineering project analytical services, demonstrated as experience in and knowledge of large multi-disciplinary engineering asset creation projects, project and resource scheduling, project analysis, control and support and project reporting. Experience in Primavera P6 scheduling software and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence internal 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 may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Thursday 9th April 2026

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