Water Networks Principal Engineer

The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future every day, our purposeful work helps deliver and manage water across our state. We invite you to join one of our committed teams and thrive as you collaborate with bright minds while shaping WA’s water future.

At Water Corporation, we're committed to delivering sustainable, reliable and efficient water services for Western Australia. We're seeking a highly experienced Principal, Scheme Performance to lead network performance management, using operational data and insights to optimise performance, guide asset investment decisions, and deliver long-term customer value. Working across Asset Strategy, Asset Investment Planning, Customer Experience and Operations teams you will provide technical leadership for performance analytics, investigations and optimisation initiatives across our water assets.

• Join our Scheme Performance team in Leederville
• Drive network performance and asset investment outcomes across WA's water schemes
• $155,648 + Super - 12 month opportunity with flexible work arrangements

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal (Water Networks Principal Engineer) – Scheme Performance to join our Scheme Performance team in this fixed-term opportunity until 30 September 2027.

Based in Leederville and working across Asset Strategy, Asset Investment Planning, Customer Experience and Operations, you will provide technical leadership in the monitoring, analysis and optimisation of water network performance across Western Australia. Using operational data, engineering expertise and strategic insight, you will lead complex investigations, identify performance improvement opportunities, and develop evidence-based recommendations that inform asset investment and funding decisions.

This is a unique opportunity to influence network performance outcomes, shape long-term asset strategies, and build organisational capability through technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and mentoring.

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

• Lead the investigation, monitoring and analysis of scheme and network performance
• Translate complex performance data into actionable operational and investment priorities
• Develop evidence-based recommendations to support asset investment planning and funding decisions
• Lead cross-functional projects that improve network performance and asset outcomes
• Build organisational capability through technical leadership, mentoring and stakeholder engagement

What you'll bring

•  Degree qualification in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in water network operations, asset management and performance improvement
• Strong capability in performance monitoring, analysis, reporting and optimisation
• Experience translating operational performance information into business and investment decisions
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and water supply process investigation skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the ability to work across operational, technical and strategic functions
• Experience working with large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences

Desirable

•  Knowledge of non-revenue water reduction, network optimisation and digital metering initiatives
• Experience influencing asset investment planning and reporting on asset performance outcomes

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications close 30th August 2026 

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date

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 ***********@watercorporation.com.au

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 ***********@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2***.

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