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- Lead regional infrastructure projects that keep communities running
- Manage major project portfolios and build high-performing teams
- $155,648 + Super + Benefits that Matter - based in John Tonkin, Leederville
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
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- 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%.
- 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
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
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