Operations Project Delivery Manager

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Water Corporation is seeking a permanent Operations Project Delivery Manager to lead capital and non-capital projects, maintenance and complex programs across Western Australia from any WA location. This senior role partners with the Head of Operations Services to define delivery strategy, standardise processes and drive performance across dispersed teams. Ideal candidates bring an engineering or project management degree, deep experience in water infrastructure, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage portfolios and negotiate contracts. You will steward financial performance, stakeholder relationships while representing the organisation on committees. Applications require a cover letter and resume with concrete examples of leadership and delivery outcomes. Pre-employment checks apply and applications close 8 March 2026.

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role 

We have a permanent opportunity for a Manager Operations Project Delivery joining our operations services team. This role can be based at any Water Corporation location across WA.

In this senior leadership role, you will guide a diverse portfolio responsible for delivering capital projects, minor works, maintenance, complex operational programs, and ACWS-related activities across the state. You’ll be instrumental in shaping delivery strategy, driving consistency across teams, and supporting the Head of Operations Services to provide a centre of expertise for project delivery throughout WA.

This role is suited to a strategic leader who understands the complexities of water industry infrastructure and excels at creating cohesion, connection, and shared purpose across multidisciplinary teams spread across large geographic areas.

What the role will involve

• Leading the end‑to‑end delivery of capital and non‑capital projects and programs, ensuring they meet performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Providing strategic direction for procurement approaches, including the negotiation and establishment of contracts for services, equipment, and works.
• Maintaining accountability for financial and business performance across the portfolio, ensuring efficient resource utilisation and delivery against key objectives.
• Working closely with planning, support teams, and other key stakeholders to standardise and optimise project delivery processes and practices across all delivery groups.
• Building and sustaining constructive relationships with internal stakeholders across both Country and Metro Regions, as well as with external partners and contractors.
• Representing the Water Corporation on relevant committees, working groups, and external bodies.
• Acting as Principal’s Representative or coordinating Superintendent responsibilities on contracts as required.

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

• Degree qualifications in engineering, project management, or a related discipline, with strong technical knowledge in engineering project controls.
• Extensive experience delivering infrastructure projects, ideally within the water industry, with deep understanding of water assets, operational environments, and project delivery challenges.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary, geographically dispersed teams by fostering collaboration, clarity, cohesion and strong connection across varied work types.
• The ability to identify and leverage the strengths and expertise of your team to ensure efficient and effective delivery across a diverse suite of programs and projects.
• A strategic mindset with experience managing broad, complex project portfolios and delivering outcomes aligned with customer and organisational needs.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to collaborate, negotiate, and influence senior internal and external partners to achieve successful project outcomes.

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. 

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 Sunday 8 March 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 [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.  

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