About the role

Enjoy the Outdoors. Work Independently. Take Control of Your Day.

Do you thrive outside, enjoy working solo, and like being active? This could be the perfect role for you!

• Start your day your way – plan your schedule around your personal and family commitments
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions – rain, wind, or sunshine
• Stay active and healthy while getting the job done

As a Meter Reader, you’ll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to manage your own time, all while contributing to an essential service in your community.

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 benefits that matter

• 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

As a Meter Reader, your day will be active and varied. You’ll be:

• Conducting meter readings and testing taps
• Assisting with meter maintenance and identifying water-related issues
• Reporting access problems and non-compliant water services
• Reviewing meter reports and supporting customer enquiries

This role involves plenty of walking, often between 10km-15km a day, so being physically fit is essential. You’ll be working independently, often outdoors in all weather conditions, and safety will always be your top priority.

Your skills and experience

• You can start each day between 6am and 9am in the summer (Times change due to the seasons and departmental needs)
• You hold a WA Class C Driver’s Licence
• You’re physically fit and able to walk over 10km a day
• You’re comfortable working independently
• You always put safety first
• You have exceptional communication skills

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.

Applications close Sunday, 25th October 2026

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

As part of the recruitment process you may 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 recrutiment@watercorporation.com.au

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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

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