Civil and Water Industry Maintainer (Operator)

Whats in it for you

• $81K base $2 hourly site allowance total package of $85K per year plus super (Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution)
• Regular overtime hours are available when you have completed your initial training which will substantially boost your weekly earnings
• Nationally recognised Certificate III National Water Package - earn while you learn!
• Friendly work life balance set hours so you can plan ahead with the option to havea rostered day off each fortnight
• Access to on-site gyms 2 Wellness Days each year and healthcare discounts to support your wellbeing
• Early access to long service leave after 3 years if continuous service

What does a Water Operator do

As an Operator you will be regularly outdoors repairing and maintaining water and wastewater assets playing a big part in maintaining some of the 56800km of pipelines that stretch across WA.

Your main task is keeping the water supply running. Thats finding and fixing faults on pipes and joints upgrades and understanding the end-to-end water cycle and how water networks help your local community.

A usual day could include digging trenches inspecting pipelines and repairing broken water services youre doing this while building a collection of skills that can set you on your way to a technical or leadership role in the future.

What youll need to apply

No water experience No problem. We provide full on the job training buddying you up with an experienced team member making sure you feel supported from day 1.

A positive attitude towards safety in everything you do. We provide a safe workplace with a strong safety culture for all of our employees as safety is the highest priority at Water Corporation.

In this role you will be doing some driving so aWA C class drivers licence is essential as a minimum HR class licence is beneficial.

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 29th of September 2025

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 or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process can contact a Recruitment Officer at or.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website