Manager Land Planning

The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future every day, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help deliver and manage water across our state. We invite you to join one of our committed teams and thrive as you collaborate with bright minds while shaping WA’s water future.

About the role

We have a permanent leadership opportunity for a Manager Land Use Planning joining our Development Services team in Leederville. You’ll coordinate and lead and influence the land use planning function, providing strategic land planning advice and services to Water Corporation and working closely with our key external stakeholders. This role will report to the Head of Development Services.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• 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.
• Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave

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What the role will involve

• Responsible for the collation, implementation of information and data that delivers growth analysis and projections together with the maintenance of growth indicators relative to Land Planning
• Lead state-wide land development assessments and provide input into the Water Corporation’s State-wide Planning and Capital Investment Programs
• Influence land planning Legislation, Policies, Programs, Plans and decisions of government and local government authorities, regulators and stakeholders
• Develop, negotiate and manage a Water Corporation position on water infrastructure strategies, plans and programmes in consultation with government agencies, industry bodies, local governments, developers, external customers, community groups
• Provide land development forecasts so that responsive, appropriate and timely water, sewer and drainage services are planned and delivered
• Provide advice to the Regions on the Plan Land Servicing Process and ensure compliance across the state
• Lead integrated long-term Urban Water Management Planning
• Manage and coordinate all Section activities to deliver financial and organisational performance outcomes

About you

You’ll hold a degree level qualification in a relevant discipline, along with significant experience in working with the Planning and Development Act 2005 and processes and regulatory requirements relating to development and the delivery of infrastructure to the building and development industry. Your demonstrated leadership, and ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence both senior internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role.

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 will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Thursday 29^th October 2026

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