Principal - Innovation - 0LGK

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• An opportunity to lead & influence our business
• Permanent role – $138,438 + Super
• Based in Leederville

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Different backgrounds. Different experiences. Different areas of expertise. It’s our diverse mix of people that makes Water Corporation such a hugely rewarding place to work. As the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services across Western Australia, we offer exciting career opportunities state-wide. Needless to say, we welcome ambitious new job seekers who share our commitment to providing excellent customer service for West Australians. Fresh faces wanted. 

We have a permanent opportunity for our Principal – Innovation working with the Water Corporation’s Business Innovation & Improvement team.  In this role you will be responsible for developing innovation capabilities and driving a culture across the organisation, valuing innovation, ideas and experimentation by delivering projects directly or by training & coaching business professionals in innovation methods. This position will be based in our Leederville office, reporting to the Manager - Innovation.

• Develop and implement initiatives drive innovation activity and build innovation capability across the organisation
• Collate Innovation, Ideas Hub and Seed Funding Program Reporting
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in innovation processes and activity
• Assist in the development, delivery and evaluation of trials, tests and proof of concepts
• Manage an internal network of innovation champions across the organisation to assist with idea analysis and drive innovation activities
• Using change management techniques prepare the organisation for any innovation initiatives

• Degree level qualification in business, commerce or related discipline
• Substantial experience working in an innovation or improvement role, facilitating innovation activity
• Demonstrated ability to assess ideas based on feasibility, viability and desirability
• Demonstrated project management and workshop facilitation skills
• Substantial experience with innovation and improvement methodologies (e.g. Design Thinking, Lean Start Up, Ideation, Design Sprints, Lean Six Sigma)
• Significant experience with business improvement methodologies and principles

If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best outlines your relevant experience and demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.  Applications close on Wednesday 1^st May 2019.

Through our Equity and Diversity Management Plan and People Strategy, Water Corporation is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace of the future. We understand that unique perspectives, ideas and contributions only strengthen our workforce and are recognised and valued.

We encourage applications supporting our key priority communities - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women and people with disability.

For people with disability, we are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment enabling full participation in all aspects of employment wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

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