Project Services Officer

About the role

As a Project Officer, you will support the delivery of projects that upgrade, replace, and maintain water and wastewater assets across the region.

Working on both capital and non-capital projects, you will help ensure assets meet operational needs and stakeholder requirements, while delivering projects on time, within budget, and to quality and compliance standards. You will also support procurement activities, manage a portfolio of equipment purchase projects, and contribute to project reporting and analysis.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your project management skills, gain exposure to multi-disciplinary projects, and learn from experienced colleagues in a collaborative team environment. Supported by a manager committed to your growth, you will be encouraged to build a rewarding career with Water Corporation.

This is a 13-month fixed-term opportunity with flexibility to be based at our regional depots, including Geraldton, Albany, Karratha, and Northam.

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
• 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
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.   

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

What you can expect with this role

• Provide project administration support for the delivery of capital and non-capital projects, including business case preparation, project and program reporting, commissioning, handover activities, and coordination of stakeholder site visits and project meetings.
• Monitor and maintain project information and performance data, including SAP Project Systems (SAP PS) administration, project progress reviews, data integrity checks, asset creation processes, and internal performance reporting.
• Support contract and procurement activities by assisting with tender and RFQ documentation, e-procurement processes, contract establishment, tender evaluations, and recommendations for contract awards.
• Coordinate contractor and project delivery activities, including managing contractor interfaces, monitoring progress, supporting claims and variation assessments, and facilitating inspections and developer works clearances.
• Contribute to quality, compliance, and safety outcomes by supporting works inspections, contractor safety reviews, occupational health and safety audits, hazard reporting, corrective action management, and investigation reporting.
• Ensure adherence to legislative, regulatory, and corporate requirements by maintaining compliance with relevant policies, ethical standards, governance requirements, and workplace health and safety procedures.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with: 

• Strong administration experience, with the ability to coordinate activities, manage documentation, and support project delivery effectively.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prepare accurate reports, maintain records, and engage professionally with stakeholders.
• Experience supporting teams and stakeholders across multiple or remote locations, ensuring effective coordination and communication.
• SAP experience is desirable, particularly in project, procurement, asset, or financial administration environments.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on delivering high-quality support and building positive working 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. 

 Applications close Tuesday 8^th September 

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 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