Operating Model Design & Delivery Principal

Apply Job no: 4174 Category: Finance Strategy, Services & Performance Join our Strategy & Transformation Group - Operating Model and Change Enablement Shape decisions that will direct & sustain WA's water services Permanent opportunity in Leederville with flexible work arrangements - from $155,648 + 12% super 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 expansion, 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 seeking an experiencedPrincipal - Operating Model Design & Deliveryto lead the design anddeliveryof enterprise operating model components across major transformation initiatives - shaping how the organisation works to deliver its strategy. This role translates strategic intent and business architecture into practical organisational design-ensuring structures, roles, decision rights and capabilities enable effective delivery of services and long-term value. You'll work across senior stakeholders, programs and HR/people teams to ensure operating model changes are well designed, clearly understood, and successfully embedded. 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: Lead operating model design streams across enterprise transformation programs Develop organisational design solutions including structures, roles, decisionrightsand governance Translate business architecture blueprints into practical implementation-ready designs Design transition roadmaps and implementation work packages to support delivery and adoption Use workforce and organisational data to inform evidence-based design decisions Apply and continuously improve enterprise operating model design frameworks, tools and standards Assess and articulate workforce impacts, capability shifts, and transition requirements Facilitate co-design workshops with senior leaders and subject matter experts Provideexpert advice on organisational design, spans/layers, and capability impacts Ensure alignment between operating model design, change management and implementation activities Ensure operating model outputs align to enterprise standards,maintainingconsistency and transparency across initiatives Maintain alignment and traceability across strategy,designand delivery activities Produce clear decision papers, optionsanalysisand visual design outputs for executive decision-making Support handover to People and Safety Group for implementation and consultation activities Key skills and experience: Degree qualification inBusinessora relateddiscipline Substantialexperience leading the design and delivery of operating models across complexorganisations Substantialexperience in operating model design acrossPeople, Process, Information and Technology (PPIT) Considerableexperience providing strategic HR partnership, coaching and advice at a senior level in large/complex multi-disciplined commercialorganisation(s) to build capability and enablebehaviouraland culture change Experience leading design workshops andfacilitatingexecutive-level decisions Strong analytical thinking and evidence-based decision-making capability Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across senior levels 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. Applications close Monday 22nd June 2026 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 [email protected] or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website Published on 09 Jun 2026, 5:36 AM