Metro Water Source & Treatment Principal

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Water Corporation seeks a Principal - Metro Source, Treatment and Recovery for a 2-year fixed term in Leederville to lead asset investment planning for Perth metro water portfolios, covering water source and quality, recycled water and alternative water schemes. The role reports to the Manager - Assets Metro Source Treatment & Recovery and requires a degree in engineering or science and deep expertise in water source and treatment planning, wastewater treatment and recycling, alternative water and water efficiency, plus strong leadership and stakeholder engagement. You will provide high-level technical advice, drive risk-based asset management and cross-functional planning, mentor staff and lead project teams to solve complex integrated water cycle challenges. The organisation also offers flexible work options, wellbeing days and a culture that prizes diversity and inclusion. To apply, submit a tailored cover letter and resume by 12 July 2026, demonstrating measurable outcomes, collaboration with regulators and communities, and readiness for pre-employment screening.

Are you ready to help us to drive WA’s water sustainability at a strategic level?

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future. We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

About the role

We have a 2-year fixed term opportunity for a Principal - Metro Source, Treatment and Recovery to lead asset investment planning for our metro Perth water portfolios. These include planning for Perth's Integrated Water Supply Scheme (water source and water quality) - including recycled water and alternative water supply schemes. The role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to the Manager - Assets Metro Source Treatment & Recovery.

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
• 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.

What the role will involve

• Provide expertise and high-level specialist advice to the business relating to water and recycled water planning and engineering, including techniques, standards and processes
• Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of processes to ensure and improve water and recycled water planning and engineering across the business
• Review the technical content of Asset Investment Planning products, to deliver required business outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership to improve risk-based asset management decision making processes for scheme water planning across the business
• Manage project teams to address complex integrated water cycle management planning problems and technical innovation as required
• Lead project teams to support the delivery of section or branch outcomes
• Collaborate with Section Managers to provide technical mentoring of people and inform competency framework on skills requirements to ensure work programs deliver required business outcomes

Your skills and experience

We’re seeking an experienced water professional with a degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline, along with relevant demonstrated expertise in the field(s) of water source and treatment planning, wastewater treatment and recycling, alternative water, and/or water efficiency. Given the requirement to utilise your skills across the breadth of metro planning, you will be a highly motivated and adaptive team member, who has willing to learn and bring your stakeholders along the journey with you.

This senior role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of water services in WA through the development of innovative solutions and contribution to sector wide strategic planning. You'll be confident influencing senior leadership, engaging with external regulators, and building trust with local community groups, ensuring alignment between technical outcomes and community expectations.

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

Applications close on 12th July 2026.

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 [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website