Description:
Based in Bunbury
- Opening doors to full time jobs at Water Corporation, there is a succession plan for our Field Operations Team
- Earn while you learn, attain the Diploma Hydrometric Monitoring from Australian Hydrographers Association
- Based in the Bunbury Depot and in the Field, earn $62,806 plus super
Where can water take you?
It’s our diverse mix of people that makes Water Corporation such a hugely rewarding place to work. As the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services across Western Australia, we offer exciting career opportunities state-wide.
You can expect variety in your work. For example, one day you may be required to visit a wastewater treatment plant or drainage site collecting samples. The next, you might be completing data entry or preparing instruments for field work.
You’ll receive a high standard of training and development in your role from experienced managers, you’ll learn from some of the best in the industry. This is an area that is extremely valuable to our state in a time of climate change.
How do you get a foot in the water industry door?... It’s relatively straightforward. All you need is an interest for learning new things.
Who are we?
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
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- 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 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% 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’s in it for you?
- A traineeship offers you the opportunity to get paid while attaining Certificate 4 from Australian Hydrographers Association
- Receive on the job learning in the water industry, from site visits to paperwork, you will be 50/50 in the field and in the office
- Mentoring and support from an excellent team
- Excellent wages with a true progression plan
- We pay for your course work at Australian Hydrographers Association and allow dedicated time to complete your assignments at work
- A work vehicle for site visits
- Travel through the state with overnight stays 2-3 days at a time
- Opening doors to full time jobs at Water Corporation, there is a succession plan in place
Key skills and experience:
- Experience in undertaking manual field duties with minimum supervision
- Accurate with numbers as measurements will need to be taken in the field
- Strong Awareness of Safety in the field and a proactive approach to safe workplace
- Diploma will be well regarded but not essential
- Strength in year 12 Mathematics, particularly Applications
- Demonstrated good computing skills, use of Microsoft suite of systems and ability to learn and apply new business and technical computing applications.
Who is eligible?
- Successfully completed Year 12
- Hold a full WA Driver’s Licence ‘C Class’
- Positive attitudes will see you do well
- Good verbal and written communication skills, be committed, enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills in a team environment
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment as well as with minimum supervision
- Committed to self-learning and development
Ready to thrive as you shape WA’s water future? Apply today
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 25 th March 2025
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:
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 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website