Regional Projects Project Leader

An interesting Project Leader opportunity awaits!

An opportunity is available for a Project Leader to support the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Region. In this role, you will manage relationships with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and internal teams while delivering both capital and non‑capital projects. Reporting to the Project Delivery Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for planning and delivering a portfolio of minor capital and operational maintenance projects over 12–18 months.

This role is a part of a delivery team of about eight other Project Leaders delivering large portfolio of projects across the Region. You will be managing your own portfolio of up to fifteen projects across various engineering disciplines, including Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical, covering Water, Sewage, Drainage, and Irrigation assets. Responsibilities span the full project lifecycle—from initiation and design through to procurement, delivery, and commissioning.

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

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two wellbeing 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

The position offers exposure to a diverse range of engineering and project management activities and is suited to experienced project managers as well as those looking to expand or refine their project delivery skills. Your work may involve site visits to confirm scope or monitor construction, along with office‑based tasks such as preparing project plans, business cases, tender documents, and coordinating with consultants and stakeholders.

While projects are generally assigned within your local Region, some travel to other regional or remote sites may be required. The role provides a strong platform to develop and apply skills in project management, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and communication.

This role provides the opportunity to apply and further develop your project management, contract management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills through the delivery of minor works projects. Strong planning, communication, and negotiation abilities are essential. Your work will support the ongoing delivery of safe and reliable water and wastewater services for our customers.

Your skills and experience

We are looking for someone with a solid project management background in the engineering or construction field.

In addition, you may have experience with

• Scope review and project delivery strategy
• Tendering and contract award processes
• Contractor Management
• Construction experience including quality & HSE site inspections
• Contract administration processes
• Stakeholder management

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 Sunday 29 March

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 during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.  

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