Environment Advisor

We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

About the role

Water Corporation is making significant investments in large-scale water and wastewater projects over the next decade to support housing development, population growth and addressing the challenges of climate change. We are expanding our Approvals & Delivery Team and looking for passionate individuals to join us.

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Environment Advisor to support Water Corporation in delivering environmental outcomes by supporting the development and implementation of environmental approval strategies, providing environmental advice and delivering environmental approval documentation.  This role will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of environmental management project strategy as it relates to project design and environmental approvals across a broad spectrum of project life cycles. This role will be based in our Leederville office and will report to a Team Leader – Approvals Delivery.

What the role will involve

• Support the development and execution of environmental management project strategy across the full project life cycle in Water Corporation assets.
• Prepare and coordinate environmental approval applications and supporting documentation, including native vegetation clearing permits and Part V works approvals.
• Provide environmental advice to help projects navigate relevant State and Commonwealth environmental legislation and associated statutory instruments.
•  Work with multidisciplinary project teams to identify environmental risks, approval requirements and appropriate management measures for projects involving desalination, water sourcing, pipelines, wastewater treatment and disposal in terrestrial and marine environments across Western Australia.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, environmental regulators, consultants and technical specialists to support the timely delivery of environmental approvals.
•  Support improvements to environmental approval processes, guidance and procedures to enable the efficient and consistent delivery of environmental approvals.

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).
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service.
• 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%.
• 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.
• 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.

About you

• Entry-level or early-career environmental professional seeking to build experience in environmental approvals and project delivery.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental management or a related discipline.
• Experience in, or exposure to, environmental approvals, environmental impact assessment or environmental management plans.
•  Knowledge of relevant State and Commonwealth legislation associated with environmental management in the water industry (particularly the Environment Protection Act 1986 and the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999).
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate and well-structured technical documentation.
• Ability to support project outcomes by working effectively with multidisciplinary teams and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, and establish constructive working relationships across Water Corporation.

Sound like a match?  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.    

Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references.  

Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026.

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 during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.