Principal - Regional Water Source & Treatment

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future. We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

About the role

We have a 2 year fixed term opportunity for a Principal - Regional Water Source & Treatment to lead water source and water quality asset investment planning for our regional Western Australian portfolios. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to the Manager Assets.

What the role will involve

• Provide expertise and high-level specialist advice to the business relating to water source and water quality planning and engineering, including techniques, standards and processes
• Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of processes to ensure and improve water source and water quality planning and engineering across the business
• Review the technical content of Asset Investment Planning products, to deliver required business outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership to improve risk-based asset management decision making processes for scheme water planning across the business
• Manage project teams to address complex integrated water cycle management planning problems and technical innovation as required
• Lead project teams to support the delivery of section or branch outcomes
• Collaborate with Section Managers to provide technical mentoring of people and inform competency framework on skills requirements to ensure work programs delivers required business outcomes

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
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, offering up to 16%. This includes 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

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

About you

Are you ready to help us to drive WA’s regional water sustainability at a strategic level?

We’re seeking a water source & treatment engineering professional with a degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline, along with significant expertise in water source planning, groundwater systems, treatment and recycling, or water efficiency. This senior role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of water services in WA through the development of innovative solutions and contribution to sector wide strategic planning. You'll be confident influencing senior leadership, engaging with external regulators, and building trust with local community groups, ensuring alignment between technical outcomes and community expectations.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as 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 27th July 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.

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, 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