Metering Services Meter Reader

Enjoy the Outdoors. Work Independently. Take Control of Your Day.

Do you thrive outside, enjoy working solo, and like the idea of planning your own day? This could be the perfect role for you!

• Start your day your way – plan your schedule around your personal and family commitments
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions – rain, wind, or sunshine
• Stay active and healthy while getting the job done

As a Meter Reader, you’ll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to manage your own time, all while contributing to an essential service in your community.

What you’ll be doing

As a Meter Reader, your day will be active and varied. You’ll be:

• Conducting meter readings and testing taps
• Assisting with meter maintenance and identifying water-related issues
• Reporting access problems and non-compliant water services
• Reviewing meter reports and supporting customer enquiries

This role involves plenty of walking, often over 10km a day, so being physically fit is essential. You’ll be working independently, often outdoors in all weather conditions, and safety will always be your top priority.

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.

What’s in it for you?

At Water Corporation, you’re never on your own. You’ll be supported by a dedicated team, with regular check-ins from your manager and ongoing guidance from colleagues who’ve got your back.

Enjoy access to great perks including:

• Pro-rata long service leave after just 3 years of continuous service
• 17.5% leave loading when you take annual leave
• A fully equipped company vehicle for work use
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• 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.   

Add to that a supportive, family-friendly culture, a competitive starting salary, and a range of other fantastic benefits, and you’ve just found more than a job. You’ve found a career with Water Corporation.

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

Is This You?

• You're local to Bunbury
• You hold a WA Class C Driver’s Licence
• You’re physically fit and able to walk over 10km a day
• You’re comfortable working independently
• You always put safety first
• You are available to travel throughout the region, with occasional overnight travel required

If this sounds like your kind of job, why not put your best foot forward, literally, and step into a rewarding role as a Meter Reader with Water Corporation!

Ready to thrive as you shape WA’s water future? Apply today

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. 

Applications close Tuesday 9 December 2025 

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.  

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