About the role

Our Asset Investment Planning team have a permanent opportunity for a Principal - Metro Water Networks to provide technical expertise for the effective delivery of water conveyance and asset investment planning for schemes in our Perth Metropolitan region. This role will be based in our Leederville office reporting to the Team Leader - Metro Water Networks.

What the role will involve

• Provide expertise and high-level specialist advice to the business relating to water conveyance planning, including techniques, standards and processes
• Provide technical leadership in the development and implementation of risk-based asset management decision making processes to ensure and improve water conveyance planning across the business
• Review the technical content of Asset Investment Planning products, to deliver the required business outcomes
• Manage project teams to address complex integration of conveyance systems and technical innovation as required
• Act as the key interface with stakeholders to provide technical expertise related to water conveyance management and planning
• Collaborate with management to provide technical mentoring of teams, and inform competency frameworks on skills to ensure work programs deliver outcomes

Key skills and experience

You’ll have a degree level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, with extensive experience in water conveyance planning, water hydraulics, report writing and communications. Your demonstrated ability to lead strategic planning, collaborate and influence stakeholder, senior management and regulators will ensure success in this 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 4th May 2025

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.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer [email protected] or 9420 2000.

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