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Water Corporation
Manager Operations Planning & Support
FULL TIME & CONTRACT
September 5, 2024
- Join our Operations Services team based in Leederville (other locations considered)
- Shape decisions that will direct and sustain WA’s water services infrastructure
- Permanent leadership opportunity from $151,114 + Super + Benefits
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 Manager - Operations Planning and Support, joining our Operations Services team based in Leederville. Preference is for the role to be based in our Head office at Leederville, but we will also consider other work locations (Regions, Metro) for this role.
Reporting to our Head of Operations Services, you’ll lead statewide planning and support services through the provision of management, coordination, quality assurance and procurement/contract services for the Capital and Non-Capital delivery works programs.
This is a newly established role that will work collaboratively with various Stakeholders in line with our Values enabling safe, efficient and effective delivery of Capital and Non-Capital delivery works programs across the state.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- Two well-being 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 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
What the role will involve
- Lead the strategic development of planning and support services for the section and business unit to drive consistent standardised and efficient processes across project and program portfolio
- Lead the development and ongoing implementation of a lessons learnt framework to ensure continuous improvement in delivery
- Lead the team to provide scheduling, costing, analysis, reporting and liaison advice and support across our project delivery section
- Oversee assurance of spend across complex statewide portfolios, including monitoring and reporting on spend and cashflow, program performance and escalating issues where appropriate
- Collaborate with and influence Stakeholders to prioritise single cycle maintenance and minor works programs against competing operational priorities
- Develop and manage relationships with Manager Contracts and Manager Procurement to monitor and execute the future project delivery requirements
- Collaborate with key Stakeholders to improve and standardise processes for streamlined delivery of projects
You’ll be tertiary qualified in management, with extensive experience in providing engineering project controls services, with an ability to drive and embed business improvement, and advanced knowledge of project and program management.
Your demonstrated extensive leadership experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams, with values and behaviours that contribute to a constructive and high-performance culture, and the ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence both senior internal and external stakeholders will ensure success in this role.
You’ll bring demonstrated experience in delivering and sustaining streamlined processes and practises realising efficient and effective outcomes for an organisation. You have a strategic mind with strong commercial acumen and an ability to ‘challenge status-quo’ for the greater good of the business.
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.
Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.
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 Thursday 19th September 2024
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
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