Civil Operator

Join our team of 4,000 energetic employees working across WA to supply and manage water, ultimately benefiting the lives of our communities and environment. 

When our workplace spans across 2.6 million square kilometres, the career options are endless.

What does a Water Operator do?

As an Operator, you will be regularly outdoors repairing and maintaining water and wastewater assets, playing a big part in maintaining some of the 56,800km of pipelines that stretch across WA. 

Your main task is keeping the water supply running.

That’s finding and fixing faults on pipes and joints, upgrades and understanding the end-to-end water cycle and how water networks help your local community.     

A usual day could include digging trenches, inspecting pipelines, and repairing broken water services, you’re doing this while building a collection of skills that can set you on your way to a technical or leadership role in the future.

This is a permanent full-time role to join our Wellington District team!

What you’ll need to apply

No water experience? No problem. We provide full on the job training, buddying you up with an experienced team member making sure you feel supported from day one.

A positive attitude towards safety in everything you do. We provide a safe workplace with a strong safety culture for all our employees as safety is the highest priority at Water Corporation.

 In this role you will be doing some driving, so a WA C class driver’s licence is essential as a minimum (HR class licence is preferrable).

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.

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

Key skills and experience.

• Western Australian “C” Class and ‘HR’ Class Drivers Licence (Preferable)
• Experience in civil work and/or water supply systems.
• Certificate III in National Water Package otherwise willing to undertake the 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 Sunday 15th March 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 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