Linesman

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity joining our Operations Services team, you’ll provide high voltage electrical technical support by performing inspection, maintenance and repair of overhead distribution networks and switchboard assets across the state. Based in our Canning Vale office, this role will be reporting to our Team Leader - High Voltage Maintenance.

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
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, offering up to 15.5%. This includes 11.5% 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.

What the role will involve

• Perform maintenance activities on a range of high voltage (HV) electrical assets and systems
• Lead and manage the overhead aerial distribution planned maintenance activities.
• Support the inspection and testing of factory acceptance testing, commissioning, and site acceptance testing
• Participate with the development of inspection, testing and defect reports
• Rectify faults promptly and isolate the network for repairs to maintain the integrity of the network and minimise customer impact
• Execute programmed construction and maintenance work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable operation of the network
• Assist with investigations of HV electrical assets and systems
• Support the diagnose and troubleshooting of faults and issues

Key skills and experience

You’ll have a Cert III in ESI – Distribution Overhead, along with a Cert III in ESI – Power System Distribution Overhead and cable joining. A current High Risk Work Licence (WP) and HV/LV cable jointing qualifications are essential, as well as a valid WA ‘HR’ Class Driver’s Licence. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HV overhead assets, with considerable experience in testing and commissioning HV overhead systems.

Apply: 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.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Friday 30^th May 2025

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.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website