Water is essential for our future. In each and every Water Corporation role, you’ll have the chance to develop a career, and help the community. With a diverse mix of roles, locations and opportunities across Western Australia, we seek people who want to make a change for the better.

We have a permanent opportunity for an Operator based in Busselton. This position will be responsible for the operational maintenance of water supply, wastewater and drainage within the district on complex schemes with technical complexity.

What the role will involve:

• Operation, maintenance and repairs to Water, Wastewater and Vacuum sewer assets; as well as operational sites and public facilities.
• 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.
• Participate in safe job planning, team meetings and inspections.
• Carry out operations and maintenance tasks using specialist tools, plant and equipment supplied for such activity.
• Liaising with Shires and/or consultants/contractors for major works projects to ensure compliance with WC where delegated.
• 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.

Key skills and experience:

• Western Australian “C” Class Drivers Licence
• Excellent customer service and time management skills
• Confined Space, gas monitoring certifications – desirable
• Ability to work afterhours and participate on a standby roster
• Willingness to complete Certificates I, II and III in Water Industry Operations and all provided training

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role

Applications close Monday, 8th August 2022

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.

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

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Water Corporation is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. How we will achieve this is outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and People and Safety Strategy.

We acknowledge the different skills, experiences and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, respected and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

We encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth 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 wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments including adjustments in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.”

Applicants with disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, or alternative methods of communication, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit our website.