Junior Planning Engineer - Statewide Renewals

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 permanent opportunity for an Junior Planning Engineer in our Statewide Renewals team that will support senior planners and planners to provide for recommendations for prioritised asset replacement, based on asset condition, asset risk and levels of service. Whether you're experienced in asset management, project management, asset data analysis, or planning in any field and want to contribute to making WA a great place to work and live then consider this great role working with a high performing team. This role is based in our Leederville office reporting to our Team Leader - Statewide Renewals.

What the role will involve

• Contribute to an integrated planning approach across the business to enable optimal decisions around timing and scope of investment, management of risk and customer service levels
• Translation of asset management objectives into plans for investment to achieve an optimal balance between cost and risk and the specified level of service
• Using asset data, decision support tools and/or the “Asset Class Management Plans” to help prepare integrated strategic and tactical asset class investment plans.
• Support the management and review of the asset condition assessment program for scope and cost within an asset portfolio
• Develop investment programs, business cases and projects with deliverables that mitigate risk and meet the investment objectives
• Scope and specify capital projects to enable service providers to meet relevant asset portfolio investment objectives 

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, and 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

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

About you

You’ll hold a degree or diploma qualification in an engineering discipline or similar and have experience in asset data analysis and asset management to inform planning of water/wastewater asset investment programs. A strong background in data analytics using spatial, static and live data systems (e.g., ArcGIS, SAP, SCADA, SQL Server) is highly desirable. Your ability to build and drive positive and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders will be important in this role. You’ll also have the opportunity to travel within the state to observe and understand asset management challenges and maintain regional stakeholder relationships.

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 Friday 6^th February 2026

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