Project Support Analyst

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Water Corporation is seeking a Project Support Analyst to bolster its Cyber Security portfolio, anchoring financial management, governance and reporting across a range of initiatives. In this onsite Leederville role you’ll own end‑of‑month reporting, forecasting, accruals, workflow management, procurement coordination and vendor performance monitoring, ensuring accurate data and timely governance materials. The ideal candidate brings PMO or project support experience, strong ERP or SAP skills, and a proven ability to manage actuals, forecasts and cost tracking while collaborating with Finance, Procurement and delivery teams. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to demonstrate end‑of‑month processes, governance, procurement and supplier management with concrete, quantified outcomes, and highlight stakeholder collaboration. Applications close 15 July 2026; pre‑employment screening may apply; for adjustments contact Recruitment.

At Water Corporation we're shifting our focus to the next phase of our strategic plan - building on strong foundations to strengthen capabilities, modernise systems, and accelerate innovation across the business. This phase is about elevating how we deliver technology services: making them faster, more responsive, and more closely aligned to the needs of our people, our operations, and our customers. To support this evolution, we're recruiting for key roles that will be pivotal in strategically shaping a modern, collaborative, and customer‑centric Information & Technology Group. If you're excited about leading innovation, finding smarter ways of working, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role:

You’ll join a Cyber Security team responsible for delivering a portfolio of strategic initiatives designed to strengthen and enhance the organisation’s cyber security capabilities. Working within a collaborative team of project professionals, cyber security specialists, and delivery support personnel, you’ll contribute to the successful delivery of business-critical outcomes.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the financial management, governance, and reporting of the cyber security portfolio. You’ll help ensure project data, processes, and controls are effectively managed, enabling informed decision-making and successful delivery outcomes.

What the role will involve:

You’ll be part of a high-performing team supporting the delivery of a portfolio of cyber security initiatives. You’ll help ensure projects remain financially controlled, well governed, and on track by managing the systems, processes, and reporting that underpin successful delivery.

As a Support Analyst – Project Support, you’ll take ownership of key financial and governance activities, including:

• End-of-month reporting
• Financial tracking and forecasting
• Workflow and process management
• Procurement coordination
• Vendor performance monitoring

You’ll work closely with project and delivery leaders, finance and procurement teams, and external suppliers to ensure project information is accurate, reporting is timely, and commercial and governance requirements are met.

Your contribution will be critical to maintaining financial oversight, governance compliance, and delivery transparency across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build your expertise in project financial management, governance, reporting, and delivery analytics while becoming a trusted and valued member of a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key responsibilities

Financial management & reporting

• Lead end-of-month financial activities, including reporting, accruals, reconciliations, and financial submissions.
• Maintain accurate project financial information, including actuals, forecasts, and cost tracking, and support governance through invoice reviews and reporting packs.

Project governance & workflow management

• Support key project governance processes, including business cases, funding approvals, and change management.
• Maintain governance documentation, risk and issue registers, decision logs, and steering committee reporting materials, ensuring decisions and approvals are appropriately recorded and tracked.

Procurement & commercial coordination

• Coordinate procurement activities, including purchase orders, statements of work, and contract administration.
• Manage the invoice lifecycle and ensure alignment between approved scope, deliverables, and commercial outcomes.

Delivery tracking & vendor management

• Maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables, providing clear visibility of progress and performance.
• Monitor supplier performance, track deliverables, facilitate regular review meetings, and escalate issues as required.

Stakeholder coordination & project support

• Partner with project and delivery leaders, Finance, Procurement, and external suppliers to ensure alignment across financial, governance, and delivery activities.
• Act as a central coordination point, supporting effective communication, collaboration, and successful project delivery.

What you’ll bring to this role:

There are a few things we’ll look for on your CV. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in a project support, project coordination, or PMO environment
• Hands-on experience managing project financials, including end-of-month processes, accruals, forecasting, cost tracking, and reconciliations.
• Strong proficiency in business and financial systems (such as SAP or similar ERP platforms), with the ability to maintain accurate and reliable data.
• Experience supporting project governance, reporting, and structured delivery processes.
• Exposure to procurement, contract administration, and supplier/vendor management within a project or delivery environment.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Well-developed stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and with external partners.

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 Wednesday 15th July 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