Catchment Ranger

Thrive with a healthy work-life balance as you shape WA’s water future.

We offer great benefits including 9-day fortnights, and with opportunities across the state – from the Perth metro to regional WA, you'll be able to come home to your own bed after every shift. With a diverse mix of roles, locations and opportunities across Western Australia, we seek people who are looking to make a real impact.  

• Initially 6 months with possibility of Extension, based in Geraldton
• Starting salary of $83,210 + super + $3,309 location allowance, with flexible working options
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification (Cert II & III in National Water Package) – we pay!
• Work vehicle, uniform and all equipment included  

Do you love the outdoors?

Are you comfortable working alone?

Sounds good, what’s involved?

As a Catchment Ranger, you will join our Operations Services team to provide support in the management of forty-five water reserves and associated facilities, extending across an area from Exmouth in the north, to Guilderton and Bindoon in the south, and eastwards to the Murchison towns of Meekatharra and Cue.

In the role you will be required to:

• Monitor, maintain and manage the security of groundwater catchment areas across the region to ensure protection of the water source.
• Conduct routine surveillance and Bylaw enforcement during daytime and after hour's patrols.
• Identify and investigate non-compliances within the relevant regulatory and corporate framework.
• Undertake water quality sampling as required.
• Liaise with other agencies including Police, Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

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.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• 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.   

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

About you

• You will need to be physically fit as there will be periods of working alone in remote areas and involving a significant amount of driving,
• An attitude that always puts working safety first.
• Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence (4WD experience desirable)
• Competent to undertake catchment surveillance and by-law enforcement.
• Field / industry experience, i.e. extensive experience in a customer service role with the public / previous Ranger role (or) Working Towards Certificate III of National Water Industry Training Package and considerable experience in either water-related operations, or customer service related role.
• Demonstrate sound information technology skills (computers, PDA’s, Geospatial mapping etc.). 

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. 

Applications close 15^th March 2026 

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.  

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