Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA’s water future. We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA’s water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity for an Instruments Technician joining our Engineering team in Shenton Park. You’ll assemble, prepare, service, repair, program and calibrate low power instruments (pressure, conductivity, level, water quality sensors and data loggers), and provide support assistance and training to field based staff. The role will be hands on in the workshop, with time in the office, workshop and the field.
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
- 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
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve
- Assemble, prepare, service, repair, program and calibrate low voltage instrumentation and equipment
- Carry fault finding either in the workshop, remotely (telemetry) or on site
- Report faults and recommend remedies to prevent future faults
- Maintain accurate and complete documentation about work carried out on instruments to ensure traceability as per the instrument process and quality management systems
- Participate in review and recommend improvements to workshop practices and procedures
- Support our Technical Advisor Instrument in R&D and larger projects
- Mentorship, training and development from Technical Advisor Instrument role to enhance knowledge and skills
About you
You’ll have a trade level qualification in an electronic, instrumentation or electrically related trade discipline, along with experience with data loggers, telemetry systems, and analysing and resolving electronic problems. Demonstrated technical report writing, and ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels will ensure success in this role.
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.
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 Sunday 1st March 2026
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 [email protected] or 08 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website