We’re entering a new chapter for Information Technology at Water Corporation as we deliver bold, future-focussed solutions. With the launch of our new Information and Technology Group Operating Model, we’re transforming how we deliver technology services, making them faster, more responsive, and more aligned with the needs of our business and customers. As part of this transformation, we’re hiring multiple new positions. These roles are key to shaping a vibrant, forward-thinking Information Technology Group - one that adds real value, delivers better outcomes, and works in smarter, more agile ways. It’s a strategic shift aligned with our organisational strategies, designed to modernise systems, embrace innovation, and create a more flexible, collaborative, and customer-centric IT environment. If you're equally excited about innovation, transformation, and making a meaningful impact, now is the perfect time to join us.

About the role

As a Principal PMO, you will play a pivotal role in establishing and running a new Portfolio Management Office that supports our Information and Technology Group deliver its strategic priorities. Our new ways of working leverage scaled agile practices where possible, and traditional waterfall delivery where it makes sense, to drive delivery predictability, cost discipline and meaningful business value.  You will be responsible for designing and implementing core PMO capabilities that are right‑sized, scalable, and grounded in practical governance.

As an experienced Agile leader, you will play a key role in embedding Scaled Agile principles and lean portfolio management practices across the organisation.  You will help align portfolio planning and reporting with business strategy to maximise value realisation, enable adaptive delivery, and support informed decision-making in a dynamic environment.

This is a rare opportunity to influence how a major organisation governs, prioritises, and executes its technology investment

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, 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

In this role, you will:

• Implement core capabilities need to establish a contemporary PMO including portfolio roadmaps, workforce planning, financial oversight, and value / benefits management.
• Establish governance and assurance frameworks that balance agility with appropriate controls, ensuring delivery predictability and value realisation.
• Manage and support agile ceremonies and governance forums including steering committees, program boards, PI / Quarterly planning, and delivery syncs.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and OKRs to track portfolio performance, providing actionable insights to leadership.
• Lead the development of reporting tools, dashboards, and analysis to enhance portfolio visibility and strategic investment decisions.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure program alignment, transparency, and value delivery.
• Mentor and uplift agile delivery capability across platform teams through coaching and best practice sharing.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of PMO frameworks, tools, and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).

Key skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Degree qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience supporting bi-modal delivery portfolio’s that deliver complex technology initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies, with exposure to ITIL or similar service delivery frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio governance, performance reporting, and financial management.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong stakeholder engagement capability.
• A leadership style that inspires collaboration, capability uplift, and high performance.

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.

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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.  

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