Principal DWQ Operations Support

About the role

As a Principal in DWQ Operations Support, you will provide expert leadership on both current and emerging water quality challenges. You’ll play a critical role in shaping strategy, influencing decision-making, and driving improvements across water quality systems, policies, and practices.

You’ll work across operations, planning, engineering, and external regulators to ensure consistent and high-performing water quality outcomes.

What the role will involve

• Lead the identification and management of current and emerging drinking water quality risks
• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen water quality performance
• Provide technical leadership and expert guidance across water quality management
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, risk management, and assurance activities
• Lead process audits and ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
• Influence business planning, investment, and operational decisions to embed water quality priorities

About you

• Degree qualification in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience in water quality or environmental management.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with and influencing regulators and government stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of drinking water quality practices, including the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
• Proven experience developing and implementing policies, frameworks and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

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.

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 14 July 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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

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

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.