Water Quality Senior Officer

• The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future every day, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help deliver and manage water across our state. We invite you to join one of our committed teams and thrive as you collaborate with bright minds while shaping WA’s water future.

Join the Northam community in the Avon Valley!

Whether you are a local, live in a nearby town in the Wheatbelt Region or keen to leave the big smoke for a tree-change, a great opportunity awaits to move your existing Water Corporation career to Northam. 

We are seeking a Senior Officer- Water Quality to support the regional operation of the Water Corporation’s Drinking Water and Wastewater Quality Management Framework.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in our Northam office, and will report to the Team Leader – Operations Services.

What you can expect from this role:

• Support the Technical Advisor - Water Quality in the implementation of the Drinking Water Quality Management Framework using a Catchment to Tap approach.
• Support the Technical Advisor - Waste Water Quality to administer Wastewater Quality Management system.
• Support the Incident Manager in responding to Drinking Water Quality Incidents.
• Support water quality investigations, site inspections, water safety plan development and Drinking Water Quality process audits.
• Support regional input into the water resource licensing process.
• Support reviews of Drinking Water Quality process and implementation of agreed improvements.
• Liaises with relevant internal and external stakeholders.

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.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Demonstrated skills in the analysis and interpretation of technical data
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experienced in using MS Office
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable attributes

• Understanding of water quality and disinfection processes
• Knowledge of Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
• Understanding of Integrated Water Supply Scheme
• Knowledge of corporate systems 

Does this opportunity sound interesting to you? If yes, apply!

If yes, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close 15 February 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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, 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