This position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. 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.
Are you ready to make a real difference where it matters most?
Join a purpose-driven team committed to advancing Aboriginal Strategy and Reconciliation and help shape policies that create meaningful, lasting impact across communities and organisations.
About the role
This role forms part of the Policy and Truth Telling team that focuses on coordinating and delivering projects that recognise and embed Aboriginal culture, history and knowledge across Water Corporation assets, sites and operations. The team works collaboratively with internal and external Aboriginal stakeholders, transforming ideas and concepts into deliverable projects that uplift cultural awareness, build cultural competency and recognise the importance of Country and Aboriginal Culture.
As Specialist – Policy ASR you will coordinate strategic policy development and the provision of high quality, timely advice on Water Corporation, State and Commonwealth policy and priorities. Provide high level policy development support and advice and undertake complex research and analysis in relation to the development, coordination, implementation, and review for Aboriginal Strategy and Reconciliation.
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
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve
You’ll be the driving force behind developing innovative policies, strategies, and frameworks while delivering expert, high-level advice to senior leaders, executives, and government.
In this role, you will lead research and evidence based policy analysis, prepare Ministerial briefings and high-impact reports, and support programs aligned with Reconciliation Action Plans (RAP) and broader strategic priorities.
You will also build and maintain strong partnerships across government, industry, and community to drive meaningful outcomes.
About you
If you’re passionate about policy, driven by purpose, and ready to contribute to reconciliation and strategic change—this is your moment.
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, no less than two pages, and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as 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 Monday 29th June 2026
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.
