As a Technical Advisor – Water you will assist in the management of Public Drinking Water Source Area Catchments in the Perth metropolitan area, which is approximately 4000sqKm, and provide environmental expertise in Source Protection Administration and operational services.

You will be part of an organisation who help protect the metropolitan water sources and provide safe drinking water to the people of Perth.

As residents of this beautiful state, we all have the right to safe drinking water. A secure drinking water catchment is the first part of the multiple barrier approach to providing safe drinking water and protecting the public health of our community. It is crucial to prevent, minimise or manage the risks of contamination in our catchments as this provides greater surety than removal of contaminants by other barriers such as treatment. The size and diverse climate of WA means that the Water Corporation is responsible for the management of around 120 surface and groundwater drinking water sources from the tops of the Kimberley Region to the southern end of Albany, and far and wide in between.

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The role will involve:

Work in a team of six technical advisors with a focus on source protection. This is a very cohesive supportive team who come to work excited about what value they bring to the corporation and the greater community. We are looking for someone with aligned values who is like-minded to join this bunch.

With a strategic eye for continuous improvement, you are always looking for better solutions through data collection, management, and trends. You are open to finding new technology that will help us do our work better within source protection.

Having a GIS background, you are experiences in writing reports.

You will work with state government agencies and stakeholders to ensure land uses and public access within the metropolitan catchments is not having negative impacts on our water quality.

Other aspects of the role will primarily be:

• Implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for catchment operations

• Identify and contribute to the resolution of key issues in water source protection

• Monitor, analyse and review catchment management strategies

Desirable skills and experience

• Degree in Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science or equivalent

• Demonstrated report writing, advanced computer literacy and advanced analytical skills are essential

• Demonstrated experience in Land Management

• Substantial experience in a similar role

• C Class Driving Licence

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.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Thursday 24th October 2024

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.

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 9420 2000.

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