Operations Interface - Senior Technical Advisor (Mechanical)

The opportunity

The Alkimos SeaWater Alliance project will deliver WA's next major water source - A new seawater desalination plant at Alkimos. At completion of stage 1 the plant will supply up to 50 billion litres of clean, safe drinking water to millions of Western Australians each year.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Advisor – Operations Interface with Mechanical background.

Your role is to provide technical expertise in operations & maintenance (O&M) focusing on Mechanical discipline. This role will be embedded in Alkimos Seawater Alliance (ASWA) during the design & construct phase to assist in the delivery of a fit for purpose plant. 

This is a full-time fixed term opportunity until 30th June 2028 based at the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant.

About the role:

As embedded project team member in the design & construction (D&C) Alkimos SeaWater Alliance, the role will represent Water Corporation’s operations interest and provide guidance to the Alliances in understanding and implementing Water Corporation’s operations and maintenance (O&M) requirements. 

A key driver for this role is improving Operational Integration during the design and construct phase of the project to improve the overall outcome for O&M. 

Your role will support the development of systems, planning and procedures for maintenance, assist verifying the constructed plant is fit for purpose and provide mechanical technical advice.    

What the role will involve:

Assist the Asset Delivery Representative to represent asset management and O&M stakeholders, influencing the project team to ensure fit for purpose, lowest overall cost outcomes for all parties.

Provide O&M technical liaison between the Alliance and the Corporation.

Provide extensive technical advice based on inherent knowledge of operational, maintenance and asset management process, requirements, and procedures.

Provide guidance for the Alliance to understand and implement Water Corporation’s operations and maintenance requirements.

Identify the key risks and business impacts that may arise during the project life cycle and ensures key stakeholders are informed on potential impacts, mitigation, and contingency measures.

Key skills and experience required.

This role requires people with practical experience in operating or maintaining water treatment assets and have sound knowledge of asset management principles and practices.   

Tertiary or Trade level qualification in an engineering related discipline with experience in water related operational and asset management.

OR

Extensive experience in seawater desalination operations, maintenance, and asset management.

Practical experience in operating or maintaining water treatment assets.

Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to develop and maintain technical documentation. 

Knowledge of Water Corporation’s mechanical standards will be highly beneficial. 

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.   

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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. 

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.  

Applications close 1st August 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 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.

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