Operational Technology Project Manager

At Water Corporation we're shifting our focus to the next phase of our strategic plan - building on strong foundations to strengthen capabilities, modernise systems, and accelerate innovation across the business. This phase is about elevating how we deliver technology services: making them faster, more responsive, and more closely aligned to the needs of our people, our operations, and our customers. To support this evolution, we're recruiting for key roles that will be pivotal in strategically shaping a modern, collaborative, and customer‑centric Information & Technology Group. If you're excited about leading innovation, finding smarter ways of working, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role

At Water Corporation, we’re working to ensure the ongoing sustainability and reliability of WA’s water services. Our Operational Technology team plays a critical role in delivering innovative projects that support the safe and efficient operation of our assets.

We’re seeking a motivated Project Manager – Operational Technology for a 2-year fixed term contract opportunity to join our Information Technology Group. In this role, you’ll lead the delivery of capital projects that create new engineering assets, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest technical and quality standards.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
• An additional 2 well-being days each year
• 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

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What the role will involve

In this role, you will:

• Manage all phases of OT capital projects in line with Water Corporation’s project management, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through scoping, design, construction, commissioning, and asset transfer.
• Oversee contracts, including tendering, negotiation, contractor management, and performance monitoring.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring robust controls are in place.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting, project advice, and delivery strategies.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, contractors and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Key skills and experience

To be successful, you will bring:

• A degree in engineering, project management or a relevant discipline.
• Extensive project management experience across asset creation projects, including contract negotiation and contract management.
• Substantial experience with Operational Technology infrastructure, including SCADA, instrumentation and communications systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive outcomes in complex project environments.

A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar will be highly regarded.

Apply: 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.

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 Wednesday 16th September 2026

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 •••• •000.  

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