Civil - Operator

About the role

We're looking for a capable and motivated team member to join our close-knit crew in Wyalkatchem. In this role, you'll play a vital part in maintaining and restoring water services across a large and critical network, helping ensure safe and reliable water reaches our customers and communities. From locating and repairing burst mains to excavating trenches, reinstating sites and responding to network faults, you'll be involved in a diverse range of tasks that make a real difference every day. If you enjoy working outdoors, taking on varied challenges and delivering essential services to regional communities, we'd love to hear from you.

What the role will involve

• Maintain and restore essential water services by locating, repairing and replacing water mains, service connections and network assets across the region.
• Operate a range of civil plant and equipment to excavate trenches, complete earthworks and safely carry out infrastructure maintenance activities.
• Respond to network faults and unplanned outages, playing a key role in minimising disruptions for customers and local communities.
• Reinstate work sites to a high standard, ensuring roads, verges and surrounding areas are left safe, tidy and compliant.

About you

• 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

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. 

Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying. 

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly includes - but is not limited to - a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. If you would like the full list of pre-employment screening checks prior to applying, please contact recrutiment@watercorporation.com.au

Applications close Tuesday, 1^st September 2026.

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 employmentApplicants 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