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About the role
As the Operations Projects Delivery (Metro) Manager, you will play a critical leadership role at the centre of Water Corporation’s statewide operations delivery program.
Reporting to the Head of Operations Services, you will lead the strategic planning, governance, performance, and support functions that underpin a project and maintenance portfolio valued at more than $100 million annually.
This is a highly influential position, responsible for driving consistency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across a diverse range of capital and non-capital delivery programs. Leading a team of project controls, planning and support professionals, you will partner with senior leaders across operations, asset management, finance, procurement and project delivery to ensure programs are prioritised effectively, risks are managed proactively, and outcomes are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably.
This role offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished leader to shape the future performance of a critical public utility while influencing strategic decisions that support essential services for communities across Western Australia.
Who are we?
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.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
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What you can expect with this role
This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering a significant portfolio of operational and infrastructure projects that help maintain and improve the services relied upon by millions of Western Australians every day.
As Manager – Operations Projects Delivery (Metro), you will lead a team of project professionals and work closely with senior stakeholders across operations, maintenance, asset management and procurement to successfully deliver a diverse program of works.
You will be accountable for driving project performance, managing risk, optimising resources and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget. Combining strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, you will play an important role in shaping project delivery practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring investment decisions translate into tangible operational outcomes.
This opportunity will suit an experienced project delivery leader who enjoys influencing across a complex organisation, building high-performing teams and delivering critical infrastructure outcomes that have a lasting impact on the community.
Your skills and experience
A highly capable project delivery leader with extensive experience managing complex infrastructure, operational or maintenance project portfolios within a large and dynamic organisation. Recognised for building high-performing teams, fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
Brings strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking and a proven ability to balance competing priorities while delivering successful outcomes across multiple projects and programs.
Demonstrated expertise in project and program management, governance, risk management, contract administration and performance reporting, supported by exceptional communication, influencing and leadership skills. A collaborative and proactive approach, combined with sound judgement and a focus on results, enables the successful delivery of projects that achieve operational objectives and create lasting value for customers and communities.
Ready to thrive as you shape WA’s water future? Apply today
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.
Applications close 2nd August 2026
As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
We’re the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services in Western Australia to hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and farms, as well as providing bulk water to farms for irrigation.
Our services, projects and activities span over 2.6 million square kilometres. We have regional offices in Perth, Bunbury, Albany, Karratha, Geraldton, Northam and Kalgoorlie which allow our employees to provide a high level of professional expertise to customers.
We have over 3,500 employees and manage an asset base of over $37 billion in water supply, wastewater, drainage infrastructure and bulk water for irrigation.
We’re owned by the Western Australian Government and are accountable to our sole shareholder, the Minister for Water, for delivery of our services in a commercial manner. Most of our surplus is returned to the government as a dividend to contribute to the development of the state, with the remainder reinvested in capital works.
Water Corporation was created in January 1996, in a restructure of the water industry in Western Australia. The Water Authority in turn had been created in 1985 through a merger of the former Metropolitan Water Authority, which operated in Perth, the state capital, and the water and wastewater operations of the former WA Public Works Department. We’re the seventh successive agency to deal with these services in Perth, Western Australia.
We're evolving...
Living on the world’s driest continent, the biggest challenge we face is reducing the impact of climate change.
It’s never been more important to work collaboratively with government, industry, and the community, to secure our water future and take care of our home state.
To support these efforts, our vision focuses on our operations having the lowest possible environmental impact, are safe for all, and are delivered at the lowest total cost.
