Planning Engineer

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 2-year fixed term opportunity for a Planning Engineer within our Asset Investment Planning team. You'll work with a number of groups within Water Corporation to optimise the Regional Conveyance Network to ensure our water and wastewater conveyance system can support growth and transfer water efficiently and effectively. You'll be responsible for assessing the risk and improving customer service levels with respect to conveyance planning for water networks. This role will be based in Leederville and reporting to the Manager Assets SWR & GSR.

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
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme: Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%
• 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

• Undertake hydraulic modelling and analysis for the assessment of asset and system performance and risk to inform investment decisions
• Undertake water and wastewater network planning and develop capital, operating, regulatory, monitoring and maintenance plans
• Develop investment programs, business cases and projects that mitigate risk and meet our asset investment objectives
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders regarding planning options, solutions and recommendations

About you

You'll have a qualification in civil engineering or relevant discipline, along with conveyance planning for wastewater and/or water schemes, demonstrated knowledge of hydraulic modelling, report writing and presentation skills. Previous experience with financial analysis, including discounted cash flow analysis, and ability to build and drive positive and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders will be important in this role.

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 ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close Friday 28th November 2025

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.

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website