People Systems Team Leader

About the role

Are you passionate about leveraging technology, data and people processes to improve the employee experience? We're looking for an experienced leader to guide our People Systems team and drive the ongoing optimisation of the systems, reporting and processes that support our people from hire to retire.

Working within our People and Safety Group, you'll lead a team of specialists responsible for the delivery, support and continuous improvement of Water Corporation's people systems, analytics and reporting services. You'll partner closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure our people systems remain customer-focused, effective and aligned to the Corporation's strategic priorities.

Who we are

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%  
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
• Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave   

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live

 As Team Leader - People Systems, you will:

•  Lead and develop a team of people systems professionals, creating a high-performing and customer-focused culture.
• Drive the optimisation and continuous improvement of HR systems, processes and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with People leaders, IT and business stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance system functionality and improve user experience.
• Oversee people systems governance, data quality, testing, system upgrades and service delivery activities.
• Lead the delivery of workforce analytics and reporting solutions that provide meaningful insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Support and deliver projects and change initiatives that improve people systems, processes and outcomes across the organisation.

About you

You're a collaborative leader with a strong background in people systems, HR technology or workforce analytics, coupled with a passion for continuous improvement and customer service.

You'll also bring:

• A degree qualification in Human Resources, Business, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading people systems, payroll, shared services, reporting or analytics functions.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, managing and optimising Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience delivering workforce analytics and translating data into meaningful business insights.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence outcomes across diverse business groups.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.

Sound like a great fit?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of Water Corporation's people systems capability while leading a talented and highly engaged team. This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing backfill while the substantive incumbent undertakes another role within the organisation.

Apply now and help us create a great employee experience through innovative systems, insightful analytics and continuous improvement.

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your skills and experience as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role. 

Applications close 13th September 2026.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly include - but not limited to - a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. If you would like the full list of pre-employment screening checks prior to applying, please contact ***********@watercorporation.com.au 

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 ***********@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2***.

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