Operations Project Delivery Team leader

The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help our state succeed.

Build a brighter future for WA by creating a thriving team environment that inspires everyone to excel using their unique strengths and skills.

• Provides day‑to‑day leadership and oversight of people, safety, risk and commercial outcomes
• Requires strong project delivery capability with growing people leadership responsibility
• Level 7 - $155,648 plus Super, flexible in location, as the team operates statewide

About the role

As Team Leader – Operations Project Delivery, you will lead a team of Project Managers & Coordinators responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of complex capital and operational infrastructure projects across the region. You will provide clear direction and oversight from early planning and design through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. With accountability for significant investment, you will focus on achieving strong commercial outcomes and delivering fit‑for‑purpose assets that create long‑term value for the organisation and its customers.

In this role, you will combine technical expertise with strong people leadership and stakeholder management. You will guide procurement and contract strategies, manage contractor performance, and represent the organisation in key commercial and stakeholder engagements. You will also build team capability through mentoring and coaching, promote a strong safety and compliance culture, and continuously improve project delivery practices. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who thrives on balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on decision‑making in a complex operational environment.

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
• 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.   

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

What you can expect with this role

• Leading and supporting a team of Project Managers to deliver a portfolio of capital and operational projects from planning through to construction, commissioning and handover
• Providing strategic oversight of project scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality to ensure safe, compliant and value‑for‑money outcomes
• Leading corrective and cyclic maintenance teams in an operational environment
• Setting procurement and contract strategies, overseeing tendering processes, and managing contractor performance and commercial outcomes
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, regulators and community representatives to support successful project delivery
• Managing team performance, capability and resourcing through coaching, mentoring and ongoing development
• Identifying risks and opportunities, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring all projects align with organisational policies, standards and objectives

Your skills and experience

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

• You have substantial experience in engineering or project management, with a strong track record delivering complex infrastructure or construction projects in a large, multidisciplinary environment
• You are a confident people leader who enjoys mentoring, coaching and developing teams to achieve high performance and safe project outcomes
• You bring well‑developed commercial capability, including experience in procurement, tender evaluation, contract negotiation and ongoing contract management
• Experience leading corrective and cyclic maintenance teams or functions desirable
• You have a solid understanding of managing risk, budgets and schedules, and are comfortable making informed decisions in a complex and fast‑paced environment
• You communicate clearly and build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, regulators and internal teams
• You demonstrate strong personal leadership aligned with organisational values, with a focus on safety, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement

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 and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications close 15^th May 2026 

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 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