Values, Performance & Insights Principal
Leederville - Australia
Job Summary
Were 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 todays decisions with the needs of our future business to benefit our customers and communities and help Western Australia thrive.
As part of this were 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.
Were 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 youre motivated by purposeful work transformation and making a genuine impact across the state theres never been a better time to join us.
About the role:
Werelooking for anexperiencedPrincipal ValuePerformanceand Insights.This is an excitingopportunityforacommercially minded and analytically strong professional who can translate complex data into strategic insight support executivedecision-makingand help drive delivery of our Corporate Plan.
Reporting to the Manager ValuePerformanceand Insights you will provide subject matterexpertisein enterprise performance benefitsrealisationand strategic 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 progressvalueand will also lead the developmentembedmentand refresh of the Corporate Plan as a key management tool to enable Corporate Strategy.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home or negotiate flexible work hours
- An additional 2 well-being days each year
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous 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% contribution
- 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.
What the role will involve:
Performance & Value Frameworks
- Lead the developmentembedmentand refresh of the Corporate Plan to enable Corporate Strategy
- Ensure performance risks and issues areidentifiedescalatedand addressed in line with organisational priorities
- Design and improve enterprise performance frameworks including KPIsKRIsbenefits and delivery metrics
- Support governance standards and consistent application across Groups and Business Units
- Maintain high-quality assured performance data to provide a single trusted source of truth for Executive reporting
Insight & Decision Support
- Analyse trends risks deliverygapsand systemic issues
- Translate findings into concise actionable insights and recommendations
- Provide subject matter assurance on enterprise reporting and define standards for Executive messaging and communication
- Prepare Executive and Board-ready dashboards reports insightsand presentations
- Support prioritisationinvestmentand governance decisions
Performance Improvement
- Contribute to deep-dive reviews into underperformance or delivery risks
- Helpidentifyroot causes and support recovery planning with initiative owners
- Promote a value-driven and performance-focused culture across the organisation
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with PMOs FinanceRisk and AssuranceIT People teams and business leaders
- Build strong relationships across the organisation to improve data quality and decision-making
- Provide coaching and advisory support to uplift capability in reporting and analysis
Key skills and experience:
You are a strategic and commercially aware professional with strong analytical capability and experienceoperatingin complex organisations.
You will bring:
- Degree qualification in Business ScienceEngineeringor related discipline
- Extensive experience in a strategy environment either in consulting or a large national or international organisation
- Experience designing frameworks and communicating insights to drive decisions and actions
- Substantial experience in business planning activities including developing detailed action plans andmonitoringand reporting on performance
- Ability to analyse complex information and simplify it into clearinsights andrecommendations
- Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
- Experience preparing concise Board or Executive-level materials
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Apply:If you are interested in the above opportunity pleasesubmita covering letter and resume that bestdemonstratesyour ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you maybe requiredto complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications closeMonday 22nd June2026
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 or.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website
About Company
Water Corporation is the principal supplier of water, wastewater & drainage services to over 2 million people throughout Perth & WA. Learn more.