Water Industry Team Leader

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader Civil to lead a team of water operators.

You will enjoy developing motivating and managing the team of competent Water Corporation workers providing water and wastewater services to customers within the Southwest Region.

Without compromising health and safety the role is responsible for organising and prioritising work across unplanned and planned activities and operational requirements.

Who we are

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 youre driven to make a meaningful contribution youve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• 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.
• Annual leave loading an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave

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

What you can expect with this role:

• Champion Safety Leadership:

Lead and promote team safety initiatives including daily review meetings preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) workplace inspections and proactive hazard identification and control. Drive followthrough on identified improvements to maintain a safe working environment.

• Oversee Daily Operations & Resource Management:

Manage daytoday team resourcing and workload allocation to meet regional operational needs escalating issues to the Operations Manager when required.

• Develop and Mentor Team Members:

Build capability across the team by providing coaching mentoring and both onthejob and offthejob training. Ensure employees are aware of corporate and technical development opportunities and support effective knowledge sharing.

• Deliver HighQuality Water Services:

Ensure the provision of waterrelated services to all Water Corporation customers within the region in line with regulatory standards and corporate expectations.

• Drive Regional Performance:

Collaborate with the Operations Manager to optimise outcomes from corporate processes and support continuous improvement across the region.

• Monitor Financial & Business Performance:

Track manage and report on team performance including operating costs resource efficiency and achievement of performance targets and objectives

Your skills and experience:

• Certificate IV in Frontline Management or progress toward attaining this qualification (desirable not essential)
• Knowledge of work planning scheduling
• Experience in contract management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive highperformance workplace culture through appropriate values and behaviours
• Sound knowledge of and commitment to occupational safety and health (OSH) practices
• Current Western Australian C Class Drivers Licence

Applications close 20 September 2026.

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

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 or.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website