Job Description
We're entering an exciting new chapter at Water Corporation as we continue to develop and grow our Strategy and Transformation Group. It represents a step forward in how we plan and deliver services – strengthening our ability to align today's decisions with the needs of our future business, to benefit our customers and communities, and help Western Australia thrive.
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As part of this, we're increasing our capability and recruiting for multiple new positions. This is a rare opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help turn strategy into action - setting clear priorities, coordinated action, and driving real change across the business.
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We're seeking talented people to support this strategic shift by bringing long-term direction, enterprise planning, operating model design, organisational change management and portfolio management into one connected, enterprise-wide system focused on delivering our Corporate Plan priorities. If you're motivated by purposeful work, transformation and making a genuine impact across the state, there's never been a better time to join us.
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About the role:
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We're looking for
anexperiencedPrincipal
– Value, Performance and Insights.
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Reporting to the Manager – Value, Performance and Insights, you will provide subject matter expertise in enterprise performance, advantages realisation and strategic reporting.You will lead analysis of performance trends, risks and delivery metrics, develop executive-ready insights and recommendations, and help ensure the organisation has a clear and trusted view of progress, value and outcomes.You will also lead the development, embedment and refresh of the Corporate Plan as a key management tool to enable Corporate Strategy.
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Real benefits that matter
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Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
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An additional 2 well‐being days each year
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Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
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Generous co‐contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co‐contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
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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
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Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
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What the role will involve:
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Performance & Value Frameworks
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Lead the development, embedment and refresh of the Corporate Plan to enable Corporate Strategy
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Ensure performance risks and issues are identified, escalated and addressed in line with organisational priorities
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Design and improve enterprise performance frameworks including KPIs, KRIs, perks and delivery metrics
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Support governance standards and consistent application across Groups and Business Units
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Maintain high-quality, assured performance data to provide a single, trusted source of truth for Executive reporting
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Insight & Decision Support
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Analyse trends, risks, delivery gaps and systemic issues
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Translate findings into concise, actionable insights and recommendations
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Provide subject matter assurance on enterprise reporting and define standards for Executive messaging and communication
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Prepare Executive and Board‐ready dashboards, reports, insights, and presentations
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Support prioritisation, investment and governance decisions
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Performance Improvement
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Contribute to deep‐dive reviews into underperformance or delivery risks
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Help identify root causes and support recovery planning with initiative owners
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Promote a value‐driven and performance‐focused culture across the organisation
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Partner with PMOs, Finance, Risk and Assurance, IT, People teams and business leaders
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Build strong relationships across the organisation to improve data quality and decision‐making
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Provide coaching and advisory support to uplift capability in reporting and analysis
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Key skills and experience:
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You are a strategic and commercially aware professional with strong analytical capability and experience operating in complex organisations.
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You will bring:
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Degree qualification in Business, Science, Engineering or related discipline
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Extensive experience in a strategy environment, either in consulting or a large national or international organisation
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Experience designing frameworks and communicating insights to drive decisions and actions
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Substantial experience in business planning activities, including developing detailed action plans and monitoring and reporting on performance
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Ability to analyse complex information and simplify it into clear insights and recommendations
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Strong commercial acumen and problem‐solving skills
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Experience preparing concise Board or Executive‐level materials
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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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.
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Applications close Monday 24 th August ****
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Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
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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.
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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.
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We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.
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Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at
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or ************.
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To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.
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📌 Values, Performance & Insights Principal (Perth)
🏢 Water
📍 Perth