Civil Operator

Who are we?

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.

What does a Water Operator do?

Imagine working in the beautiful South West, inspecting and maintaining key water assets and infrastructure around our Dams, water supply catchments and water transfer assets.

You’ll work as part of the Civil Dams & Catchment team where as a Water Industry Operator, you’re regularly outdoors, inspecting dams, pipelines, catchments and maintaining water and wastewater services.

As part of the team, your focus will be in ensuring Water Corporation dams and catchments are safe and in optimal condition, maintaining water assets. 

Operating the water supply network and understanding the end-to-end water cycle and how water networks help your local community.    

What else will the role involve

• Participating in safe job planning, team meetings and workplace inspections
• Ensuring all work is undertaken with safety as the first priority where no injury is considered acceptable, and all activities are undertaken without compromising health and safety.
• Operate, maintain, monitor and repair water and wastewater assets, operational sites, and public facilities as required.
• Participate in overtime and call out rosters as required.

Sounds good, what’s in it for me?

• Your full-time roster will consist of a 9-day fortnight, meaning every second week you will have a 3-day weekend (RDO) to enjoy doing the things you love.
• Flexibility and a supportive, family-friendly culture
• Leave loading of 17.5% on annual leave

Key skills and experience

• Western Australian “C” Class and ‘HR’ Class Drivers Licence
• Experience in civil work and/or water supply and/or wastewater systems.

Sound like a match? Apply today.

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. 

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

Applications close 22nd April 2025

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

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at Recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

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