Capital Program Management - Analyst

Water Corporation; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real flexibility with options to work

Long service leave pro rata

Co-contribution superannuation

Job summary

Water Corporation in Western Australia is seeking an Analyst – Asset Investment Management to support the Infrastructure Program Management function with capital program and portfolio analyses, reporting and communication. Based in our Leederville office, the role reports to the Program Manager – Asset Investment Management.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality analytics for monthly financial reviews, assess expenditure risk, monitor forecasts, review business cases, and build

Qualifications

• Qualification in engineering, science, commerce, or a related discipline, or extensive experience in a major project environment.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio and program governance, analysis and technical reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality analytics for monthly financial reviews across the Metro Water Source portfolio.
• Undertake expenditure risk assessments and analyse cost forecast adjustments.
• Monitor and elevate program expenditure forecast and cost variations against baselines.
• Review Phase Gate Business Cases and Budget Release forms for compliance.
• Build program reports and dashboards in Power BI to provide transparency of program information.

Skills

Portfolio governance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering/Science/Commerce degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

About the role:

We have a fixed term opportunity for an Analyst – Asset Investment Management providing support the Infrastructure Program Management function with capital program and portfolio investment analyses, reporting and communication. Based in our Leederville office, this role will be reporting to the Program Manager – Asset Investment Management.

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 up to 2 days per week, 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.

What the role will involve:

• Deliver high-quality analytics for monthly financial reviews across for Metro Water Source portfolio
• Undertake expenditure risk assessments, analysing project cost forecast adjustments impact on programs
• Monitor and elevate program expenditure forecast and cost variations against approved baselines
• Perform review of Phase Gate Business Cases, artefacts, and Budget Release forms to ensure projects are compliant with all required activities
• Build program reports and dashboards in Power BI to provide transparency of program information and performance status
• Participate in continuous improvements to program and project governance and control processes and practices

Key skills and experience:

• Qualification in engineering, science, commerce, or a related discipline, or extensive experience working in a major project environment.
• Considerable knowledge of portfolio and program governance, analysis, and technical reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams and key internal stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships.
• Ability to contribute to successful project and program outcomes in a complex environment.

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 on 18 November 2026

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Water Corporation is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. How we will achieve this is outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and People and Safety Strategy.

We acknowledge the different skills, experiences and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, respected and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

We encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth 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 wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments including adjustments in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, or alternative methods of communication, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail]