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Manager Assets - Metro Networks

LocationJohn Tonkin Water Centre
Published At:a day ago
  • Waste Management
  • Engineering Manager
Job no: 3470
Category: Engineering & Environment
  • Join our Asset Investment planning team
  • Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA’s water future
  • Permanent senior leadership opportunity based in Leederville

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 senior leadership opportunity for a Manager Assets - Metro Networks joining our Asset Investment Planning lead team based in Leederville. Lead a high-performing team delivering asset investment planning and effective products to Water Corporation’s asset service providers within the Perth metropolitan region.

What the role will involve

  • Manage delivery of plans that include capital, operating, regulatory, monitoring and maintenance plans that enable optimum decisions around timing and scope of investment, management of risk and customer service
  • Manage development of capital and operating programs, business cases and projects with deliverables that mitigate risk and meet the investment objectives
  • Participate in the development of business strategic plans, and then working to that plan, develop and implement operational and tactical plans to achieve section objectives and outcomes.

About you

You’ll hold a degree level qualification in a relevant field, along with extensive experience in planning, design, acquisition or operational delivery of asset investment programs. Your demonstrated leadership, and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence both senior 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 may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Sunday 15th February 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 

  • Published on 02 Feb 2026, 7:03 AM