Project Manager - Meter Renewals Program

Lead transformative change within the organisation by developing teams to have the right skills, culture and systems to support future needs.

You’ll thrive as you identify value-creation opportunities and collaborate with experts to shape WA’s water future.

• Permanent Opportunity based in Balcatta
• Project Management role in Meter Reading Operations
• $135,693 plus Super

About the role

Take charge of operational and capital projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering assets that align with stakeholder objectives. Whether leading independently or as part of a team, you’ll manage projects efficiently—on time, within budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards.

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
• 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 you can expect with this role

• Oversee the successful delivery of operational projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and in line with established project management protocols.
• Define project scope, business impact, and desired outcomes to establish clear direction and objectives from the outset.
• Leverage deep knowledge of customer service, asset management, asset operations, and information systems to enhance project execution and leadership.
• Identify and engage key stakeholders, maintaining a balanced perspective that considers both corporate needs and external customer viewpoints.
• Facilitate the seamless transition of project outcomes, ensuring a thorough handover process that meets client expectations and satisfaction.
• Lead, support, and mentor team members, fostering a high-performing environment to drive the successful implementation of operational programs and projects within the branch.

Your skills and experience

• A tertiary qualification in engineering, a technical discipline, or project management.
• Extensive experience applying project management principles to drive business improvements and change initiatives.
• Proven track record in delivering impactful corporate business transformation projects within a large organisation.
• Strong leadership abilities, with expertise in project and team management.
• Demonstrated capability in enhancing business efficiency and effectiveness through strategic process improvements.

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 13^th June 2025

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, 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