Our roles

Our services, projects and activities span over 2.5 million square kilometres. We have regional offices in Perth, Bunbury, Albany, Karratha, Geraldton, Northam and Kalgoorlie, which allow our employees to provide a high level of professional expertise to customers. Wherever you work within the Water Corporation, you can be sure you will work on diverse and interesting projects across the state.

Whether you are an experienced professional or a recent graduate, the Water Corporation has a range of different job roles and a number of career entry programs.  Here is an example of some of the job areas we recruit for:



Maintenance and Operations workers

Maintain and operate assets such as pipelines, pump stations and water supply tanks and also construct minor assets such as minor water and sewer mains.


Construction Workers

Build major assets such as large diameter pipelines, pump stations and water supply tanks.


Rangers

Protect and maintain our dams and catchment reserves. This includes our public picnic areas and parks, maintaining the balance between the environment and the community.


Land, Facilities and Contract Management

Coordinate the purchasing and development of the land and/or materials we need. Ensure contracts are awarded and administered fairly and effectively.


Customer Service Representatives

Help our customers with account and service enquiries and water conservation issues.


Finance and Procurement

Manage our accounting and payment processes. This involves annual budget planning and monitoring spending including analysing and ensuring our outstanding accounts are paid.


Scientists and Process Specialists

Environmental, hydro-geological and chemical scientists work to protect and ensure the quality of our water and water sources. Undertake research to develop solutions to water problems.

Treatment Plant Operators

Operate our water and sewerage treatment plants and processes. We have developed a traineeship for careers in this area.


Engineers and Technical Specialists

Research, plan, design, manage and construct our asset and alternative water source projects.


Human Resources and OSH

Support a healthy and capable workforce which can achieve and foster our goals.


Communications

Engage the community and employees to support corporate programs and projects while reinforcing and enhancing our image.


Information Services

Provide high quality information to our customers and continuous improvement to the systems that provide this.