Senior OT Planner

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.

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.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior OT Planner to develop products to enable the efficient and effective delivery of the OT asset investment planning function through robust OT asset management plans which balance technical, operational, commercial and strategic OT needs.

As Senior Planner – OT Planning, you will:

• Assess current and future OT asset/system/technology performance and risk against requirements to inform investment and planning priorities and assessment of optimal investment timing.
• Support and contribute to the development of the 5-year OT capital program plan to enable optimal decisions around timing and scope of investment, management of risk and OT customer demand.
• Develop and evaluate OT asset renewal and obsolescence program, improvement and investment options to achieve required business outcomes in accordance with strategic and life cycle planning frameworks.
• Develop asset investment plans, business cases and projects with deliverables that mitigate risk and meet the investment objectives of the relevant asset portfolio.
• Lead the development of asset monitoring and assessment programs that provide the required information for robust asset investment decisions.
• Lead and deliver complex analysis, projects and specialist engineering studies and trials relating to development of optimised investment plans.
• Contribute to development of OT asset class management plans and improvement of OT asset management system.
• Maintain strong awareness of latest technology or risk mitigation options across OT stack.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A degree in Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Considerable experience in the planning, design, acquisition or operational delivery of Asset Investment programs
• Knowledge and understanding of work practices and systems relevant to asset investment planning and asset acquisition process.
• Experience and knowledge of Control System assets including SCADA, PLC, RTU, communication devices, instrumentation, and associated software applications.
• Strong cost estimation skills. NPV calculation skill is an advantage.
• Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability in writing KPI driven business cases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Able to analyse and translate data into meaningful insights. 

Desirable qualifications include:

• Experience in the utilities sector.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and how they relate to Control systems.
• Project management skills and awareness.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements for Operational Technology (OT) systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

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 Thursday 6th November 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