People & Safety Group Program Director

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and delivery-driven Program Director to guide strategic alignment and deliver complex, high-impact initiatives within our People and Safety Group (PSG). This strategic leadership role is integral to the successful implementation of our Great Place to Work Strategy, aligning people and safety programs with organisational transformation objectives.

You’ll operate with a high degree of autonomy, driving key projects from concept to execution while collaborating closely with senior executives, cross-functional teams, and the Transformation Office. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and who is energised by the challenge of enabling real change and performance uplift.

Real benefits that matter

• 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 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% 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

• Leading the delivery of critical people and safety initiatives that are aligned with organisational priorities and transformation goals.
• Guiding the progress, reporting and governance of the Great place to work strategy, incl:
• Partnering with senior leaders across the business to ensure alignment, engagement, and accountability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Applying best-practice project and change management approaches to ensure initiatives are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable outcomes.
• Driving strong governance and benefit realisation practices, including risk identification, mitigation planning, and impact tracking.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders by providing clear, solution-focused insights and strategic recommendations.
• Championing continuous improvement through practical application of performance enhancement frameworks and methodologies.
• Supporting capability uplift by mentoring and empowering PSG delivery teams and initiative leads.
• Promoting collaboration across the business and building strong, trust-based relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing the People and Safety Group in strategic forums and driving a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance.

Key skills and experience

 We’re looking for someone who is:

• A customer-centred, systems thinker with experience applying systemic change to process, people, data and technology offering (preferably with SAP) to enhance the employee experience 
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships and fosters an inclusive, outcomes-driven culture.
• An experienced influencer with the confidence and credibility to engage with and challenge senior executives constructively.
• Strategically minded with the ability to see the big picture and translate it into actionable, value-adding initiatives.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to pivot in response to shifting priorities and emerging challenges.
• Solution-focused, with a can-do mindset and a strong sense of accountability for results.
• Delivery-focused, with a clear track record of bringing large, complex projects and programs to successful completion.
• Highly skilled in stakeholder engagement, capable of navigating competing interests to deliver common outcomes.
• Experienced in program and project management, with sound knowledge of improvement methodologies and change frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, PRINCE 2 PMBOK, PROSCI, etc).

You will also bring:

• A degree level qualification in business, HR, commerce, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading cross-functional projects in a dynamic, complex environment
• Advanced analytical and diagnostic skills, with the ability to interpret data, uncover root causes, and drive informed decision-making
• Proven ability to coach and support others in project delivery and capability uplift.

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 29^th June 2025

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.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

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