About the role
As a Project Leader, you're the person who manages relationships with stakeholders, consultants, contractors and co-workers across the region's water and wastewater infrastructure. Reporting to the Projects Delivery Team Leader, you will lead and participate in capital and non-capital project delivery for our assets and operational works to ensure deliverables are on time, to budget and within standards.
This role is part of a delivery team of approximately seven other Project Leaders and Coordinators and is responsible for managing a suite of up to 25 minor capital and operational maintenance projects on brownfield sites to be delivered within 12–18 months. The projects may be of various engineering disciplines including Electrical, Civil and Mechanical across Water, Sewage, Drainage and Irrigation assets. You will be involved throughout the project delivery phases, including initiation, design, contract documentation, tender, delivery and commissioning.
The delivery of minor capital and maintenance projects allows our operations team to continue to provide water and wastewater services safely and efficiently to our customers.
Noting that the preference is for a Karratha-based role; however, Perth applicants will be considered for a Perth-based role.
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
* Total salary package of up to $143,000 per annum (inclusive of base salary, super and single rate location allowance)
* Remote location allowance from $12,865 (single rate) or $25,730 (double rate with dependant)
* Air Conditioning Subsidy and Housing Subsidy may be offered to eligible candidates
* 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
* Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
* 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 opportunity is ideal for experienced project managers looking for a diverse portfolio of minor works projects. It could also be suitable for entry-level project managers looking to refine and develop their project management skills or otherwise learn project management processes whilst being exposed to a wide range of engineering and project management disciplines. We offer extensive support in training and professional development, and we are often recognised as a great place to work.
As a Project Leader, your day may include travel to sites to confirm project scope, delivery requirements or oversight of construction works. Whilst we endeavour to allocate projects within your geographical area, due to resourcing you may have projects which require regular travel to regional country areas.
Office based tasks will include preparing project plans, business cases, tender packages and consulting with engineering consultants and stakeholders to confirm project designs.
This role will enable you to use and strengthen your project management, contract management, stakeholder management and communication skills by effectively managing and delivering a programme of minor works.
Your skills and experience
Ideally, we are looking for someone with a project management background in the engineering or construction field, or you might come from a trades background. You will also need strong planning, communication and negotiation skills. In addition, you may have experience with:
* Scope review and project delivery strategy
* Tendering and contract award processes
* Contract administration
* Contractor management
* Construction management including quality & HSE site inspections
* Stakeholder management
* Commissioning, handover and close-out
As travel is required, a valid Australian drivers licence is a requirement of this role.
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 23 November 2025
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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or
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