Senior 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.

A permanent opportunity in Bunbury.

Welcome to Bunbury WA where three stunning waterways converge dolphins play and the renowned Farmers Market thrives. Experience the charm of living and working in the heart of the Southwest Region!

Looking for a career development opportunity

This permanent full-time role is a great opportunity to better yourself in the water industry!

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Operator to lead and coordinate the operation and and maintenance of our conveyance systems extending across the Wellington district.

You will possess a high degree of leadership and planning skills bringing new ideas and solutions from previous industry experience.

Working closely with the Team Leader to deliver planned and reactive works you will be engaging and supervising various contractors to deliver work to a high standard as well as carrying out operational tasks associated with a civil operator.

You will mentor and share your knowledge and skills by providing advice and guidance to Trainees and Operators whilst liaising with the Shires and stakeholders ensuring legislative and company compliance.

Always one to use your initiative and take ownership you will endeavour for the best outcomes for the business and your team. For instance being on the front foot of preventative maintenance interpreting data analysis on SCADA reporting faults and ultimately looking at our schemes to understand the prospective problems before they become a big costly issue!

Enjoy the happy mix between working in office and working outdoors. You will be reporting to a Team Leader who will set you up for success.

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity will help you to grow and develop your skills.

What the role will involve.

• Coordinate and manage effective operation maintenance and repairs to conveyance assets in the Wellington District.
• Attend to faults ability to work after-hours and participate on a standby roster as required.
• Assist with job planning to ensure safety and equipment is appropriately resourced and meets required standards.
• Provide advice and/or assist Trainees Operators and other contractors as required.
• Liaise with Shires stakeholders consultants and contractors on works to ensure legislative and company compliance.
• Records and documents information relevant to the scheduled work in an accurate and timely manner including use of forms computers and other devices as required.
• Ensuring that all work is undertaken with safety as the priority in the provision of a work environment where no injury is considered acceptable and all activities are undertaken without compromising health and safety.
• Undertake competency and performance assessments of Operators as required.

What we require from you.

• As a minimum completion of Certificate III in National Water Package (NWP)
• Valid Western Australian C Class Drivers License (prefer MR truck license)
• Available for rostered overtime and call-out emergencies outside of normal working hours as required.
• Certificate IV Water/Wastewater in NWP or Certificate IV in Management or Leadership or progression towards.
• High degree of technical knowledge skills relevant to the district assets or ability to demonstrate from a similar industry.
• Ideally you will possess sound knowledge in Maximo/SAP and Corporate applications.

How we can help you grow.

We advocate for developing our workers and will provide you with training and courses to help you succeed in your role. For instance:

• Commitment to attain Certificate IV in Frontline ManagementGreat another course we can sign you up for.
• Perhaps you are a little rusty with Excel and could do with attending a course. We got you covered!

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.

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.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Applications close 3rd March 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 or.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website