We aim to connect and empower communities, conserve WA's unique flora and celebrate local identity. Immerse yourself in world-recognised botanic gardens, parklands and urban bushlands. THIS IS A PERMANENT FULL TIME POSITION APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ON WEDNESDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2026

Job Description

The role is responsible for the service delivery of critical infrastructure systems and assets including water production, treatment and irrigation pump stations, bores, control and distribution systems and sewerage infrastructure including pump stations, service and main lines across designated lands. The position leads a small team and multiple contractors for the operations, monitoring, maintenance, minor works and reporting to ensure adequate pressure, supply and water quality to service demand for non-potable water including the living collections, parklands and turf, water bodies (e.g. lakes and streams) and fire suppression, and potable water for buildings, drinking fountains, science laboratories, nursery and washdown facilities. This also includes liquid waste‑sewerage systems and assets to ensure performance is optimised and meets service objectives. Contributes to operational planning and review, works management systems, data collection and reporting processes. At BGPA, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the operations and maintenance of water (production, treatment, distribution and reticulation)



and sewerage services infrastructure and systems.
- Demonstrated experience in forecasting and monitoring risk and issues, troubleshooting technical issues to maintain water service delivery.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills.

About Us

We are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills. For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is an attractive proposition, please visit our website .

Benefits of working with us

- Staff discounts at gyms, pools and fitness centres (where available) through the Fitness Passport program.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- 12% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.




- 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.
- 3 days additional public sector holidays each year.
- Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
- Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.
- A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.
- Well-established learning and development programs.

Eligibility

It is essential to have Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency status or a valid working visa to be appointed to this role. A search for additional applicants may be conducted for this position where necessary to provide a more diverse and/or competitive field.

Substantive Equality Statement

Your interest in employment opportunities at BGPA is welcomed. BGPA actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people in our workplace. We encourage all people, including those with disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for vacant positions. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. Applicants with a disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, including an alternative to applying online, can contact the Senior Recruitment Officer on or . If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on .

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