About the role

We have a permanent position for a Planner to join our Metro Water Networks team. The role will focus on asset planning activities associated with conveyance projects required to integrate enable growth of the Perth Metro area. You’ll work with several groups within Water Corporation to optimise the Metro Water Conveyance Network to ensure our conveyance system can transfer water efficiently and effectively from the source to our customers through a complex system of pipes, pump stations tanks and reservoirs. You’ll be responsible for assessing the risk and improving customer service levels with respect to conveyance planning for water networks.

This is a permanent position, reporting to Team Leader – Metro Water Networks.

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.

What the role will involve:

• Assess asset and system performance and risk to inform investment decisions.
• Undertake water network planning and develop capital, operating, regulatory, monitoring and maintenance plans.
• Develop investment programs, business cases and projects that mitigate risk and meet our asset investment objectives.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders regarding planning options, solutions and recommendations.

Key skills and experience

You’ll be degree qualified in civil engineering, or similar discipline, with experience in conveyance planning for water schemes. Your ability to build and drive positive and collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role. You’ll also have demonstrated experience with report writing and presentation skills. Demonstrated experience with hydraulic modelling and analysis, and financial analysis will also be very valuable.

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 22nd June 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.

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 9420 2000.

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