Job Description
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Identify network risks, solve complex technical challenges & ensure critical pipelines & assets continue to perform
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12 months fixed term opportunity based in Osborne Park
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Salary of $155,648 plus Super & Benefits
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This position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act ****. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply.
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Are you a strategic engineering leader who thrives on solving complex operational challenges? Do you have the credibility, technical expertise and drive to influence outcomes across a large and diverse business?
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We're looking for a Water Engineering Metro Manager to lead a team of talented engineers and technical specialists responsible for supporting the performance, reliability and resilience of one of Western Australia's most critical water networks.
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About the role
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This role provides an chance to influence the future direction of operational engineering in Treatment and Resource Recovery (TaRR) across the Integrated Water Supply Scheme (IWSS), while leading a capable team of engineers and technical specialists responsible for supporting asset performance, risk management and operational decision making.
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Reporting to the Manager Integration & Optimisation, you will provide leadership and direction to the Conveyance Operational Engineering team, ensuring engineering advice, asset risk management and operational performance activities support safe, reliable and efficient service delivery.
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Who we are
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When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.
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If you're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.
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Real benefits that matter
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Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
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Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
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Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
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Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%
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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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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
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Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual 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 you can expect with this role
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Key responsibilities include:
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Leading a team of engineers and technical specialists.
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Supporting the development of asset performance, reliability and risk management practices.
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Providing technical leadership for complex operational and asset issues.
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Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Asset Management and Project Delivery teams.
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Supporting implementation of the Risk to Delivery framework and associated improvement initiatives.
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Building capability within the team and strengthening relationships across the business.
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Ensuring engineering activities align with business priorities and operational outcomes.
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About you
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For this role, we are looking for great talent with:




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A degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
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Extensive experience within water operations, engineering or asset management environments.
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Enjoys leading and developing people.
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Can build credibility and influence across multiple stakeholder groups.
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Is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with practical operational outcomes.
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Has a passion for improving asset performance, reliability and risk management.
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Can work collaboratively across teams to achieve shared outcomes.
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Previous people leadership experience is desirable but not essential for candidates who can demonstrate strong leadership capability and influence.
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Applications close Wednesday 23rd September ****
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As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly include - but not limited to - a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. If you would like the full list of pre-employment screening checks prior to applying, please contact
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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.

📌 Water Engineering Metro Manager (Perth)
🏢 Water
📍 Perth