Electrical - Technical Advisor

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future.

We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

• Permanent role based in Geraldton supporting key assets
• Work on diverse operations, projects, and complex problem solving
• Highly competitive salary on offer

About the role

As an Electrical Technical Advisor, you will act as the subject matter expert, providing technical guidance and support across electrical systems that support water and wastewater operations. You’ll work closely with maintenance teams, planners, and project teams to diagnose complex issues, improve asset performance, and ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently. Your expertise will help guide decision-making on repairs, upgrades, and maintenance approaches.

In this role, you will also play a key part in ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, as well as supporting projects from design through to commissioning. You’ll contribute to risk management, respond to incidents, and help build capability within teams through coaching and training. Your work ensures that critical electrical infrastructure is reliable, fit for purpose, and able to support essential water services to the community.

Who are we?

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

• 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
• 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.   

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

What you can expect with this role

• Providing expert advice to diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues
• Supporting maintenance teams to improve asset performance and reliability
• Reviewing designs and contributing to projects from planning to commissioning
• Ensuring electrical systems meet safety, compliance, and regulatory standards
• Responding to incidents and helping manage risks across operations
• Coaching and supporting teams to build technical capability and knowledge

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• Electrical trade qualification with an Electrician’s Licence, or substantial equivalent experience (mandatory)
• Strong experience in electrical maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting within infrastructure or industrial environments
• Solid understanding of safety standards, compliance, and risk management in electrical systems
• Proven ability to analyse faults, interpret technical drawings, and deliver practical solutions
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across operations, projects, and contractor teams
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently and support others through coaching and guidance

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 9^th June 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