Value, Performance & Insights Manager

Apply Job no: 4168 Category: Finance Strategy, Services & Performance Join the Strategy and Transformation Group Lead enterprise insight. Drive performance. Shape strategic decisions. Permanent opportunity in Leederville with flexible work arrangements We're entering an exciting new chapter at Water Corporation as we establish 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 seekingan experienced and commercially astute leader to join our Strategy and Transformation Group asManager - Value, Performance and Insights.This is a high-impact leadership role responsible forenablingenterprise-wide performance visibility, value measurement and strategic insight. You will lead a specialist team that turns complex data into insights with actionable recommendations, enabling Executives and Board to make informed decisions that optimise delivery of our Corporate Strategy and Corporate Plan.If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, performance and leadership, this is your opportunity to influence outcomes that matter to Western Australia. Reporting to the Head of Strategy, Design and Value, you will lead the Value, Performance and Insights function and oversee the design and implementation of our enterprise performance framework across KPIs, risk indicators, benefits realisation and portfolio performance.You will provide a trusted source of truth for Executive decision-making, lead deep-dive reviews into delivery performance, identify systemic opportunities for improvement and foster a value-driven culture across the organisation. You will also lead the development, embedment and continuous refresh of the Corporate Plan as a key management tool enabling Corporate Strategy. By translating performance data into decisionready insights, you and your team will influence strategic choices and provide clear visibility on where the organisation should focus to improve performance and deliver value. 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: Enterprise Performance & Value Lead the development, embedment and refresh of the Corporate Plan to enable Corporate Strategy Lead the enterprise performance framework across KPIs, KRIs, benefits and portfolio metrics Ensure strong governance,integrityand consistency of enterprise reporting Deliver executive and board dashboards, insights and recommendations that support strategic decisions Enableprioritisation and performance alignment to Corporate Plan outcomes Strategic Insight & Improvement Analyse trends,risksand delivery gaps toidentifysystemic issues and opportunities Lead deep-dive performance reviews and co-design recovery plans with business leaders Support investment decisions through evidence-based insights and value optimisation Benchmark practices and uplift organisational maturity in performance management Stakeholder Engagement Partner with Executives and senior leaders across the business Influence strategic planning,sequencingand delivery capacity decisions Build organisational capability in performance,value,andinsightdrivendecisionmaking Leadership Lead and develop a high-performing team of specialists Foster collaboration,accountabilityand continuous improvement Drive outcomes through strong prioritisation,coachingand delivery focus Key skills and experience: You are a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen anda track recordof leading performance,analyticsor strategy functions in complex organisations. You will bring: Degree qualification in a relevant discipline (Business, Science, Engineering) Extensiveexperience in a strategy environment, either a consultancy or a large national or international organisation Substantial experience in building and embedding value, benefits and performance frameworks and mindsets that bring together all dimensions of value Substantial experience inbusiness planning activities, including developing detailed action plans and monitoring and reporting on plans and activity Considerable experience in leading and driving a high-performance team Excellent communication,influencingand stakeholder management skills Strong analytical thinking with the ability to turn insight into action 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, 7:22 AM