Project Manager OT


Job no: 1472

Category: Operational Technology

  • Prominent WA brand and purpose driven organisation
  • A permanent and a 2-year fixed term opportunity, with flexible working conditions
  • Salary: $131,740 + Super + Benefits

About the role:

This is an exciting time to join our OT team in our Leederville office. We currently have 2 positions, a Permanent and a 2-year fixed term, opportunity available for a Project Manager OT. We are looking for Project Managers with experience and understanding of OT platforms and who can create new engineering assets that satisfy the operational objectives of stakeholders that are on time, to budget, and within technical and OSH, Environmental and Quality standards.

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, 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

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

About you:

We are looking for experienced Project Managers who have strong experience providing engineering project management services. You will have a background in managing all phases of asset creation projects, tendering and contract award processes as well as contract administration. You have a good understanding of the PMBOK methodology.

You will have strong understanding of planning, design and construction of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), instrumentation and communications infrastructure along with experience with Operational Technology infrastructure and assets.

We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on results delivery. You will have excellent communication along with strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

You will be motivational and be someone who demonstrates the values and behaviours that contribute to a constructive, dynamic and high-performance culture.

What the role will involve

  • Execute the project in accordance with Operational Technology Project Management Procedures and OSH, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
  • Collaborate with support from line management on multiple projects and engage with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
  • Monitor, control, review and forecast project outcomes including time, cost and quality.
  • Manage project risks, ensuring these are captured, mitigated and monitored.
  • Prepare and/or review Board Papers, Priority One submissions, media releases or other key stakeholder reporting necessary for the successful delivery of capital projects.
  • Negotiate and establish contracts to procure services, equipment and works to achieve project objectives.
  • Coordinate the preparation of bid documents and analyse these for projects to ensure sound recommendations for awarding contracts.
  • Lead multi-functional project teams through the Asset Acquisition Process and coordinate the scoping, design, construction, commissioning and transfer of Operational Technology and related assets.
  • Able to deploy different project delivery methodology based on the asset (ie OT vs IT).

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.

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.

Application closes by midnight of 2 February 2025.

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

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


Job no: 1472

Category: Operational Technology

  • Prominent WA brand and purpose driven organisation
  • A permanent and a 2-year fixed term opportunity, with flexible working conditions
  • Salary: $131,740 + Super + Benefits

About the role:

This is an exciting time to join our OT team in our Leederville office. We currently have 2 positions, a Permanent and a 2-year fixed term, opportunity available for a Project Manager OT. We are looking for Project Managers with experience and understanding of OT platforms and who can create new engineering assets that satisfy the operational objectives of stakeholders that are on time, to budget, and within technical and OSH, Environmental and Quality standards.

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, 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

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

About you:

We are looking for experienced Project Managers who have strong experience providing engineering project management services. You will have a background in managing all phases of asset creation projects, tendering and contract award processes as well as contract administration. You have a good understanding of the PMBOK methodology.

You will have strong understanding of planning, design and construction of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), instrumentation and communications infrastructure along with experience with Operational Technology infrastructure and assets.

We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills with a strong focus on results delivery. You will have excellent communication along with strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

You will be motivational and be someone who demonstrates the values and behaviours that contribute to a constructive, dynamic and high-performance culture.

What the role will involve

  • Execute the project in accordance with Operational Technology Project Management Procedures and OSH, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
  • Collaborate with support from line management on multiple projects and engage with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
  • Monitor, control, review and forecast project outcomes including time, cost and quality.
  • Manage project risks, ensuring these are captured, mitigated and monitored.
  • Prepare and/or review Board Papers, Priority One submissions, media releases or other key stakeholder reporting necessary for the successful delivery of capital projects.
  • Negotiate and establish contracts to procure services, equipment and works to achieve project objectives.
  • Coordinate the preparation of bid documents and analyse these for projects to ensure sound recommendations for awarding contracts.
  • Lead multi-functional project teams through the Asset Acquisition Process and coordinate the scoping, design, construction, commissioning and transfer of Operational Technology and related assets.
  • Able to deploy different project delivery methodology based on the asset (ie OT vs IT).

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.

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.

Application closes by midnight of 2 February 2025.

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

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

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