Value, Performance & Insights Manager

We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Water Corporation as we establish and grow our Strategy and Transformation Group. It represents a step forward in how we plan and deliver services – strengthening our ability to align today’s decisions with the needs of our future business, to benefit our customers and communities, and help Western Australia thrive.

As part of this expansion, we’re increasing our capability and recruiting for multiple new positions. This is a rare opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help turn strategy into action - setting clear priorities, coordinated action, and driving real change across the business. 

We’re seeking talented people to support this strategic shift by bringing long-term direction, enterprise planning, operating model design, organisational change management and portfolio management into one connected, enterprise-wide system focused on delivering our Corporate Plan priorities. If you’re motivated by purposeful work, transformation and making a genuine impact across the state, there’s never been a better time to join us.

About the role:

We’re seeking an experienced and commercially astute leader to join our Strategy and Transformation Group as Manager – Value, Performance and Insights. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for enabling enterprise-wide performance visibility, value measurement and strategic insight. You will lead a specialist team that turns complex data into insights with actionable recommendations, enabling Executives and Board to make informed decisions that optimise delivery of our Corporate Strategy and Corporate Plan. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, performance and leadership, this is your opportunity to influence outcomes that matter to Western Australia. 

Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Design and Value, you will lead the Value, Performance and Insights function and oversee the design and implementation of our enterprise performance framework across KPIs, risk indicators, benefits realisation and portfolio performance. You will provide a trusted source of truth for Executive decision-making, lead deep-dive reviews into delivery performance, identify systemic opportunities for improvement and foster a value-driven culture across the organisation. 

You will also lead the development, embedment and continuous refresh of the Corporate Plan as a key management tool enabling Corporate Strategy. By translating performance data into decision‑ready insights, you and your team will influence strategic choices and provide clear visibility on where the organisation should focus to improve performance and deliver value. 

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate 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 or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

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What the role will involve:

Enterprise Performance & Value 

• Lead the development, embedment and refresh of the Corporate Plan to enable Corporate Strategy 
• Lead the enterprise performance framework across KPIs, KRIs, benefits and portfolio metrics 
• Ensure strong governance, integrity and consistency of enterprise reporting 
• Deliver executive and board dashboards, insights and recommendations that support strategic decisions 
• Enable prioritisation and performance alignment to Corporate Plan outcomes 

Strategic Insight & Improvement 

• Analyse trends, risks and delivery gaps to identify systemic issues and opportunities 
• Lead deep-dive performance reviews and co-design recovery plans with business leaders 
• Support investment decisions through evidence-based insights and value optimisation 
• Benchmark practices and uplift organisational maturity in performance management 

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Partner with Executives and senior leaders across the business 
• Influence strategic planning, sequencing and delivery capacity decisions 
• Build organisational capability in performance, value, and insight‑driven decision‑making 

Leadership 

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of specialists 
• Foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement 
• Drive outcomes through strong prioritisation, coaching and delivery focus 

Key skills and experience: 

You are a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and a track record of leading performance, analytics or strategy functions in complex organisations. 

You will bring: 

• Degree qualification in a relevant discipline (Business, Science, Engineering) 
• Extensive experience in a strategy environment, either a consultancy or a large national or international organisation 
• Substantial experience in building and embedding value, benefits and performance frameworks and mindsets that bring together all dimensions of value 
• Substantial experience in business planning activities, including developing detailed action plans and monitoring and reporting on plans and activity 
• Considerable experience in leading and driving a high-performance team 
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills 
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to turn insight into action 

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 Monday 22^nd June 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