Manager Business Asset Management & Operations

We’re entering a new chapter for Information Technology at Water Corporation as we deliver bold, future-focussed solutions. With the launch of our new Information and Technology Group Operating Model, we’re transforming how we deliver technology services, making them faster, more responsive, and more aligned with the needs of our business and customers.

As part of this transformation, we’re hiring multiple new positions. These roles are key to shaping a vibrant, forward-thinking Information Technology Group - one that adds real value, delivers better outcomes, and works in smarter, more agile ways. It’s a strategic shift aligned with our organisational strategies, designed to modernise systems, embrace innovation, and create a more flexible, collaborative, and customer-centric IT environment.

If you're equally excited about innovation, transformation, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to take on the role of Manager, Business Asset Management & Operations within the Information & Technology Group. This role will lead the strategic direction, management, and delivery of digital platforms and associated products, ensuring that technology strategies, practices, and capabilities provide optimal value to the Corporation. You will play a key role in shaping and strengthening the delivery of Information Technology Services, while supporting innovation, customer outcomes, and organisational growth.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 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

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

What the role will involve:

• Define and own the vision, roadmap, and lifecycle of digital platforms, aligning them with strategic business goals.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of platforms through their lifecycle, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with business needs.
• Champion cloud-native and DevSecOps practices to enhance scalability, resilience, and performance.
• Oversee processes, standards, and risk management frameworks to ensure compliance, security, and continuous improvement.
• Lead your team in delivering outcomes that drive business performance, while managing budgets, vendor ecosystems, and benefit realisation tracking.
• Engage with ITG leadership, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to support collaboration, innovation, and improved performance.
• Provide visible leadership by supporting, developing, and empowering your team to achieve high performance in alignment with Water Corporation’s leadership expectations.

Key skills and experience:

• A relevant degree qualification (e.g., Business Information Systems, Information Management, Computer Science).
• Considerable experience managing technical delivery teams in an Agile environment, supporting complex portfolios of applications.
• Strong knowledge of information systems, data platforms, and application lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to apply DevSecOps principles, improve business processes, and simplify complexity through technology.
• Financial management and vendor oversight capability, with experience in benefit tracking and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills, with a focus on outcomes and delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• A growth mindset, high accountability, and the ability to role model Water Corporation’s values and behaviours.

Desirable qualifications include:

•  ITIL or IT Service Management certification, SAFe certification, or experience delivering services in a large, geographically dispersed organisation.

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 Friday 31^st October 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