Values, Performance & Insights Principal at Water Corporation
We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Water Corporation as we continue to develop and grow our Strategy and Transformation Group. It represents a step forward in how we plan and deliver services –. . .
We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Water Corporation as we continue to develop and grow our Strategy and Transformation Group. It represents a step forward in how we plan and deliver services – strengthening our ability to align today’s decisions with the needs of our future business, to benefit our customers and communities, and help Western Australia thrive. As part of this, we’re increasing our capability and recruiting for multiple new positions. This is a rare opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and help turn strategy into action - setting clear priorities, coordinated action, and driving real change across the business. We’re seeking talented people to support this strategic shift by bringing long-term direction, enterprise planning, operating model design, organisational change management and portfolio management into one connected, enterprise-wide system focused on delivering our Corporate Plan priorities. If you’re motivated by purposeful work, transformation and making a genuine impact across the state, there’s never been a better time to join us. About the role:We’re looking for an experiencedPrincipal – Value, Performance and Insights. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and analytically strong professional who can translate complex data into strategic insight, support executive decision-making and help drive delivery of our Corporate Plan. Reporting to the Manager – Value, Performance and Insights, you will provide subject matter expertise in enterprise performance, benefits realisation and strategic reporting. You will lead analysis of performance trends, risks and delivery metrics, develop executive-ready insights and recommendations, and help ensure the organisation has a clear and trusted view of progress, value and outcomes. You will also lead the development, embedment and refresh of the Corporate Plan as a key management tool to enable Corporate Strategy. Real benefits that matterReal flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hoursAn additional 2 well-being days each yearAccess to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of serviceGenerous 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% contributionPurchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leaveDiscover morebenefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live. What the role will involve:Performance & Value FrameworksLead the development, embedment and refresh of the Corporate Plan to enable Corporate StrategyEnsure performance risks and issues are identified, escalated and addressed in line with organisational prioritiesDesign and improve enterprise performance frameworks including KPIs, KRIs, benefits and delivery metricsSupport governance standards and consistent application across Groups and Business UnitsMaintain high-quality, assured performance data to provide a single, trusted source of truth for Executive reportingInsight & Decision SupportAnalyse trends, risks, delivery gaps and systemic issuesTranslate findings into concise, actionable insights and recommendationsProvide subject matter assurance on enterprise reporting and define standards for Executive messaging and communicationPrepare Executive and Board-ready dashboards, reports, insights, and presentationsSupport prioritisation, investment and governance decisionsPerformance ImprovementContribute to deep-dive reviews into underperformance or delivery risksHelp identify root causes and support recovery planning with initiative ownersPromote a value-driven and performance-focused culture across the organisationStakeholder EngagementPartner with PMOs, Finance, Risk and Assurance, IT, People teams and business leadersBuild strong relationships across the organisation to improve data quality and decision-makingProvide coaching and advisory support to uplift capability in reporting and analysisKey skills and experience:You are a strategic and commercially aware professional with strong analytical capability and experience operating in complex organisations. You will bring:Degree qualification in Business, Science, Engineering or related disciplineExtensive experience in a strategy environment, either in consulting or a large national or international organisationExperience designing frameworks and communicating insights to drive decisions and actionsSubstantial experience in business planning activities, including developing detailed action plans and monitoring and reporting on performanceAbility to analyse complex information and simplify it into clear insights and recommendationsStrong commercial acumen and problem-solving skillsExperience preparing concise Board or Executive-level materialsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsApply: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. Applications close Monday 24thAugust 2026Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplaceDiversity 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[email protected]or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement,please visit our website