Civil Senior Operator

Join our team of 4,000 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.

Join us in Northam, Agricultural West.

Looking for a career development opportunity? Enjoy the wonderful lifestyle of Northam, set in the heart of the Avon Valley.

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

A Senior Civil Operator is required to lead and coordinate the operational maintenance of our complex water treatment plants, networks and wastewater systems based in Northam, extending across the Northam and Mortlock surrounding outer towns.

You will possess a high degree of leadership and planning skills.

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

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity will help you to grow and develop and advance into our complex regional plants.

What the role will involve.

• Coordinate and manage effective operation, maintenance, and repairs to water and wastewater treatment assets in the South Coastal District, using automated controls systems (such as SCADA).
• Attend to faults, ability to work after-hours, and participate on a standby roster.
• Undertake water sampling and maintain records and reports.
• 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, consultants, and contractors for major works projects 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.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work 9-day fortnight (RDO)
• 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
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• 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

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What we require from you.

• As a minimum, completion of Certificate III in National Water Package (NWP)
• Valid Western Australian ‘C’ Class Driver’s License
• Available for rostered overtime and call-out emergencies outside of normal working hours.
• Certificate IV Water/Wastewater in NWP or Certificate IV in Management or Leadership
• High degree of technical knowledge skills relevant to the district assets or ability to demonstrate from a similar industry.

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 Management? Great, 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!

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.  

Applications close 30th September 2025 

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.

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

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