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 you're driven to make a meaningful contribution, you've come to the right place.
Real perks 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 follow‐through on identified improvements to maintain a safe working environment.
Oversee Daily Operations & Resource Management:
Manage day‐to‐day 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 on‐the‐job and off‐the‐job training. Ensure employees are aware of corporate and technical development opportunities and support effective knowledge sharing.
Deliver High‐Quality Water Services:
Ensure the provision of water‐related 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, high‐performance workplace culture through appropriate values and behaviours
Sound knowledge of, and commitment to, occupational safety and health (OSH) practices
Current Western Australian C Class Driver's Licence
Applications close 20 September ****.
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.
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