Civil Water/Wastewater Operator

• Make a real difference in your community delivering essential water & wastewater services
• Based in picturesque Broome with North West Allowances
• Permanent full time position with a salary starting at $80,386 plus Super & Benefits

This position is advertised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Australians are encouraged to apply.

Everyone deserves access to safe water, and we’re all about providing consistent and reliable water services to our customers. Whether you’re out in the field repairing a fault or making important decisions in our operations centre, a career in our operations team is dynamic, challenging and rewarding.

We are currently seeking an experienced Civil Operator to join our growing team. If you have experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, plumbing, drainage, and civil construction, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role 

Think of it like this, when a pipe bursts at home, you call a plumber. But when it happens underground on your street, it’s the Water Corporation’s Civil Operator who keeps the taps flowing for everyone.

As a Civil Operator, a key part of the community, working outdoors in the fresh Kimberley air, using your hands and head to keep the water network running smoothly.

From digging trenches to restoring burst mains, you'll be doing work that matters, every single day.

This role also comes with real variety. Because we support communities across the region, you will sometimes need to travel for work, which can mean early starts or late finishes when the job calls for it.

No two days look the same, and you will be part of a team that pulls together to keep essential services running, where your flexibility and commitment make a genuine difference.

Broome

This role is based in the iconic coastal town of Broome, offering modern amenities alongside a relaxed, tropical lifestyle with the benefit of varied and engaging work. Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, you’ll enjoy easy access to the world-renowned Cable Beach, rich pearling heritage and the gateway to the spectacular Kimberley region. With its vibrant multicultural community, unforgettable sunsets and unique experiences like the Staircase to the Moon, Broome provides a laid-back and enriching lifestyle every day.

Who we are

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

• A bonus 38 hours’ annual leave per year after 12 months of continuous service in the North West Region, in addition to the standard 4 weeks (152 hours) of annual leave
• Additional annual leave for travel days to support time off for travel (total hours/days depended on eligible town)
• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, 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% when you use your annual leave
• Air conditioning subsidy
• Additional allowances including overtime and standby available

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

What you can expect with this role

In this hands-on position, you will be involved in a variety of civil projects including:

• Water and wastewater infrastructure works
• Sewer and stormwater drainage installation
• Pipe laying and trenching
• Excavation and site preparation
• Working safely and efficiently as part of a team

Your skills and experience

• Experience in civil construction, particularly water and wastewater projects
• Plumbing and/or drainage experience highly regarded
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Current C class & HR driver's licence
• Excavator ticket/licence preferred but not essential, if you have the right experience and attitude, we can assist the successful applicant in obtaining their excavator ticket
• Certificate III in Water Industry Operations Qualification or willing to undertake the traineeship

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 Saturday 22^nd August 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