Civil Operator

Join our team of 4000 energetic employees working across WA to supply and manage water ultimately benefiting the lives of our communities and environment.

When our workplace spans across 2.6 million square kilometres the career options are endless.

• Permanent Civil Operator position based in scenic Three Springs
• Salary of $81445 - $83210 super location allowance
• Gain a nationally recognised qualifications (Certification II and III in NWP) we pay!
• Friendly work / life balance No FIFO home every evening

Enjoy the peaceful lifestyle amongst calm lakes wildflowers and native bushland!

Ready for a career change that combines professional growth with a peaceful lifestyle Discover the opportunity to become a Civil Operator in Three Springs a picturesque town just four hours north of Perth. Imagine weekends spent by tranquil lakes enjoying wildflower-dotted picnics exploring native bushland and spotting local birdlifeall while building a rewarding career.

As part of this role youll gain a nationally recognised qualificationfully funded by usand develop a versatile skill set that could lead to senior technical or leadership positions in the future.

What do you need to get started

Just a passion for the outdoors and a willingness to learn. Its that simple.

What does a Water Operator do

Picture a plumber fixing a burst pipe in your house. Now think about a leaking pipe in the street.

Same problem. The only difference is youre keeping your communitys water supply running.

As a Water Operator youre regularly outdoors. Youre digging trenches inspecting pipelines and repairing broken water services.

Youre learning a collection of skills that can set you on your way to a technical management or leadership role.

Your main concern is keeping the water supply network running. Thats finding and fixing faults on pipes and joints.

Its upgrading the water supply network and its understanding the end-to-end water cycle and how water networks help your local community.

You will be playing a big part in maintaining some of the 56800km of pipelines that stretch across WA.

Sounds good whats in it for me

Think of it like this: if a plumber fixes a burst pipe in your home a Civil Operator does the samebut for the entire community.

As a Civil Operator youll be working outdoors maintaining and repairing water and wastewater infrastructure. That means digging trenches inspecting pipelines and fixing faults in water and sewer services pump stations and tank sites.

Youll play a vital role in keeping Western Australias water supply running smoothly helping maintain part of the 56800 km of pipelines across the state.

Along the way youll gain hands-on experience and build a skill set that can lead to technical management or leadership roles. Youll also develop a deep understanding of the water cycle and how water networks support your local community.

Sounds good whats in it for me

This full-time role comes with a 9-day fortnight giving you a long weekend every second week to relax recharge or explore the great outdoors.

But thats just the beginning. Here are some of the benefits youll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements
• 17.5% leave loading when you take annual leave
• Annual leave travel concessions
• Wellness leave days
• Pro-rata long service leave after just three years
• Purchased leave optionswork four years at 80% salary and take the fifth year off fully paid
• Professional development programs
• Standby roster opportunities for extra experience and income

Add to that a supportive family-friendly culture a competitive starting salary and the chance to build a meaningful career with Water Corporation and youve got a role thats as rewarding as it is refreshing.

What youll need to apply

Youll be out and about so a WA MR class drivers licence is essential. If you already hold a high-risk licence confined space certification or a construction white card chances are youve got some outdoor work experiencewhich is a great start.

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 23^rd November 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.

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