Job Description

Who are we? n

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.

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If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

What does a Water Operator do? n

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

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Same problem. The only difference is you’re keeping your community’s water supply running.

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As a Water Operator, you’re regularly outdoors. You’re digging trenches, inspecting pipelines, and repairing broken water services.

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You’re learning a collection of skills that can set you on your way to a technical, management or leadership role.

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

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It’s upgrading the water supply network and it’s understanding the end-to-end water cycle and how water networks help your local community.

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You will be playing a big part in maintaining some of the 56,800km of pipelines that stretch across WA.

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Not only will you add a nationally recognised qualification to your belt (which we pay for), you’ll also learn a set of extra skills that could have you on your way to a senior technical or leadership role.

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Sounds good, but how do you get a foot in the water industry door?... It’s relatively straightforward. All you need is an interest for learning recent things and a love of the outdoors.

What else will the role involve n

Participating in safe job planning, team meetings and workplace inspections

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Ensuring all work is undertaken with safety as the first priority where no injury is considered acceptable, and all activities are undertaken without compromising health and safety.

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Operate, maintain, monitor, and repair water and wastewater assets, operational sites, and public facilities as required.

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Participate in overtime and call out rosters as required.

Real benefits that matter n

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- Real flexibility with options to work 9-day fortnight (RDO)
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- Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
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- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
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- 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%
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- 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
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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
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- Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave
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- Esperance Location Allowance
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Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

Key skills and experience: n

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- Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence
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- Experience in water quality preferred and/or water supply and/or wastewater systems.
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- Certificate III in National Water Package otherwise willing to undertake the traineeship.
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Sound like a match? Apply today n

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.

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As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly include - but 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

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Applications close 11th October 2026

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

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: n

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.

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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.

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We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

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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 .

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To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website

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📌 Water Operator (Shire of Esperance)
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