Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader Treatment Design within our Engineering team. You will lead a talented team of engineers to undertake, manage and support the efficient delivery of design of our water resource recovery assets across WA. As a technical leader, you’ll also provide technical support and advice to planners, designers, constructors and operators as well as having input into our design standards. This role is based in our Leederville office reporting to the Manager - Design Treatment Electrical & Mechanical.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, and flexible work hours
• On top of your annual leave entitlements, an additional two well-being days each year
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Generous co-contribution superannuation up to 14%
• 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

• Lead and manage a team undertaking engineering design of allocated infrastructure assets
• Plan and manage the delivery of engineering designs and reports for the solution of engineering problems using in-house or external resources
• Monitor performance of consulting engineers so that designs are completed within agreed time and budget constraints and incorporates good practice
• Provide input to enable the development and continuous improvement of best practice systems associated with design
• Facilitate the development and deployment of people to ensure that the nominated Engineering team has the capability to deliver their objectives

Key skills and experience

• Degree level qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline or relevant equivalent
• Professional engineering experience in water resource recovery infrastructure planning and design
• Demonstrated experience in and relevant knowledge of design or project management, and in the preparation and review of complex technical reports and tender specifications for water industry infrastructure
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to mentor, collaborate, negotiate and influence both internal and external stakeholders
• Team leadership experience, notably in the design and delivery of water resource recovery infrastructure will be desirable

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.

Applications close Sunday 20th October 2024

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.

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.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website