Vacation Program 2026

Our diverse workplace offers endless opportunities to thrive and grow. It takes a lot of people to keep water running, maintain essential wastewater and drainage services, and find innovative solutions to future-proof our state. 

We are looking for bold, creative interns to join our 12-week Vacation Program and help solve the big issues affecting our planet. We are making progress to reduce the impacts of climate change by adopting innovative ways of working.

Why choose Water Corporation for your Summer Vacation program?

Our goal is to connect you with the right people, passion, and purpose, and that’s why many of our vacation students go on to have richly diverse and fulfilling careers with us.

You will gain real-world experience in line with your university studies and kick-start your future career opportunities. You’ll be given full support from experienced Water Corporation professionals, our current Graduates, and your peers in other disciplines. You will become part of the next generation of Water Industry professionals with structured development and a variety of experiences through your internship.

Our Program will run from late November 2026 until mid-February 2027. We pay our Vacation Students a base annual salary of $65,936 (plus super), pro rata over the 3 months you are working with us.

What’s in it for you?

• Feel valued, be included in meaningful projects
• Immersive development, 12 weeks of challenging work with real life learning opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge water technology
• Social connections with other Vacation Students and a large cohort of Graduates
• Paid, meaningful, hands-on work in your field
• Meet University requirements while gaining professional experience
• Potential fast-track opportunities to our Graduate Program, set up your future career
• Site visits to see what we do to sustain water for future generations
• Join an organisation that values diversity and inclusion
• A sincere Work / Life Balance culture
• On-site gym and amazing social club 

Does this sound like you?

• You are based in WA
• You have unrestricted Australian work rights
• You have a genuine interest in water or wastewater treatment (any exposure or experience is highly regarded)
• You are motivated to learn, collaborate, and build a meaningful career in the water industry
• You are in your penultimate year of university and due to graduate in 2027 in one of the following disciplines:
• Civil Engineering
• Chemical / Process Engineering
• Electrical Engineering (including Mechatronics, Control Systems, or Electronics)
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Data Science (Computer Science, Information Technology, or Data Analytics)

Please note: Candidates studying a three‑year Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) degree are not eligible for the Engineering disciplines within this program. 

Apply now!

• Submit a basic CV and answer a few short application questions.
• We will be in touch by the end of July 2026 with a request for a short one-way video interview so we can get to know you.
• Interviews and assessment centres will take place by September 2026
• Pre‑employment checks include police clearance, reference checks, drug & alcohol screening and/or pre-employment medical, work rights verification, and qualification checks.

Applications close 28 June 2026

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