Senior Planner Operational Technology

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 Planner – OT Planning to lead the strategic planning, scheduling, and coordination of complex Operational Technology (OT) projects and programs. This role play a critical part in aligning OT initiatives with enterprise priorities, ensuring resource optimisation, risk management, and successful delivery of critical technology outcomes.

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.

As Senior Planner – OT Planning, you will:

• Develop and manage integrated schedules for OT initiatives, ensuring alignment with IT and operational strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to validate interdependencies and critical milestones.
• Lead the assessment of OT performance and risk against planning priorities to develop optimal investment timing.
• Lead planning workshops, milestone reviews, and forecasting sessions to support informed decision-making.
• Analyse schedules to identify risks, critical paths, and resource constraints, implementing mitigation strategies.
• Integrate vendor and contractor schedules into master plans and provide high-quality reporting and dashboards.
• Support resource and capacity management to ensure alignment with project demands and delivery timelines.
• Champion continuous improvement in planning methodologies, tools, and reporting.
• Mentor team members and contribute to building planning maturity across the Information and Technology Group.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A degree in Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience in planning and coordinating OT projects or programs across multi-site operations.
• Strong skills in scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) and planning methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Considerable knowledge of OT system security requirements and experience with CMMS platforms and asset data tools.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into structured, practical planning outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST) and experience working across multiple concurrent projects in large, complex environments

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