Civil Operator

Discover the role for you while shaping WA’s water future.

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.

Are you a hands-on, self-sufficient Civil Operator who thrives working independently in the field?

We’re looking for a capable and motivated individual to join our team in Leonora, where you will play a vital role in maintaining water quality across a vast and critical network.

As a Water Corporation Civil Operator.

You're a key part of the community, working outdoors, using your hands and head to keep the water network running smoothly.

From digging trenches to restoring burst mains and repairing services, as well as operate and maintain reverse osmosis and electrolysis water treatment plants as well as reuse wastewater treatment systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Contributing to safe job planning, team discussions, and regular workplace inspections.
• Prioritising safety in every task, working with a zero-harm mindset where no injury is acceptable, and health and wellbeing are never compromised.
• Operating, maintaining, monitoring, and repairing water and wastewater infrastructure, operational sites, and public facilities as needed.
• Being available for overtime and participating in the on-call roster when required.

This role suits someone who:

• Has strong problem-solving skills and a practical mindset and able to work in a small team
• Can quickly familiarise themselves with the regional layout and pipeline network

Sounds good, what’s in it for me?

• Your full-time roster will consist of a 9-day fortnight, meaning every second week you will have a 3-day weekend (RDO) to enjoy doing the things you love.
• Flexibility and a supportive, family-friendly culture.
• Leave loading of 17.5% on annual leave.
• 2 Wellbeing days every 12 months of continuous service to attend to your mental health and wellbeing.
• 24^th December paid leave day.
• Generous Superannuation Co-Contribution scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes 12% standard Employer contribution, plus an additional 2% Employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• 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!

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

Key skills and experience.

• Western Australian “C” Class minimum ‘HR’ Class Drivers Licence desirable.
• Experience in civil work and/or water supply systems.
• Certificate III in National Water Package desirable or otherwise willing to undertake a Cert III National Water Package traineeship.

Ready to take the plunge? Your community is counting on you. 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 14^th September 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.  

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