Water Engineering Metro Manager

Water Corporation; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Well-being days

Long service leave pro rata

Superannuation benefits

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Water Corporation in Osborne Park, WA, is seeking a Water Engineering Metro Manager to lead a team of engineers and technical specialists. The role focuses on supporting asset performance, reliability and risk management across WA's critical water network.

You will influence asset performance decisions, provide engineering leadership, and partner with Operations, Maintenance and Project Delivery to ensure safe, reliable service delivery.

Qualifications

• A degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience within water operations, engineering or asset management environments.
• Enjoys leading and developing people.
• Can build credibility and influence across multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Supporting the development of asset performance, reliability and risk management practices.
• Providing technical leadership for complex operational and asset issues.
• Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Asset Management and Project Delivery teams.
• Supporting implementation of the Risk to Delivery framework and associated improvement initiatives.
• Building capability within the team and strengthening relationships across the business.
• Ensuring engineering activities align with business priorities and operational outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

• Identify network risks, solve complex technical challenges & ensure critical pipelines & assets continue to perform
• 12 months fixed term opportunity based in Osborne Park
• Salary of $155,648 plus Super & Benefits

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 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?

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.

About the role

This role provides an opportunity 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.

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.

Who we are

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, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• 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.
• Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Supporting the development of asset performance, reliability and risk management practices.
• Providing technical leadership for complex operational and asset issues.
• Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Asset Management and Project Delivery teams.
• Supporting implementation of the Risk to Delivery framework and associated improvement initiatives.
• Building capability within the team and strengthening relationships across the business.
• Ensuring engineering activities align with business priorities and operational outcomes.

About you

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• A degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience within water operations, engineering or asset management environments.
• Enjoys leading and developing people.
• Can build credibility and influence across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with practical operational outcomes.
• Has a passion for improving asset performance, reliability and risk management.
• Can work collaboratively across teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Previous people leadership experience is desirable but not essential for candidates who can demonstrate strong leadership capability and influence.

Applications close Wednesday 23rd September 2026

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 [e-mail]

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 [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.