Field Inspector - Metering Services (Geraldton)

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

Are you looking for a hands on, field-based role with only a small number of admin based tasks? As a Field Inspector you our customer facing link within Water Corporation. You’ll start your day on site, general working hours are between 6am to 6pm to minimise disruption to customers and allow you to have ownership of your day. The Mid West Regional Field Support Team deliver the cyclic meter reading program across the Mid-West regions as well as supporting the regions water efficiency measures. The role has the opportunity to travel across their region, visiting and supporting unique places across the state.

What the role will involve

• Complete water efficiency patrolling and customer education across the region
• Investigate customer generated enquiries / complaints and provide information to assist resolution and responses to ensure customer satisfaction
• Support the meter reading program as required
• Carry out ad hoc work such as remote logger replacements, obstruction clearance, investigations, and other projects, as required
• Participate in the development, implementation and ongoing review of customer focussed tactical initiatives

This role would be suited to someone who likes working independently and is used to travelling for their work. On the job training will be provided for all technical aspects. 

Key skills and experience

• Current ‘C’ class driver’s license
• Experience undertaking field related activities supporting a customer environment
• Ability to adapt to new technology in both the field and office
• Strong safety values, always holding safety as highest priority

This is a field based role which includes driving to multiple locations throughout the region, working in all weather conditions while conducting meter replacements and other field based activities.

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 Sunday 1^st December 2024

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