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.
About the position
We have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader – Civil to lead a team of Operators.
You will enjoy developing, motivating and managing the team of competent Water Corporation workers providing water and wastewater services to customers within the Southwest Region and based in Busselton.
Without compromising health and safety, the role is responsible for organising and prioritising work across unplanned and planned activities and operational requirements.
Real benefits that matter
- 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
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
Discover morebenefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What You Can Expect in This Role
Champion Safety Leadership:
- Lead and promote team safety initiatives, including daily review meetings, preparation of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), workplace inspections, and proactive hazard identification and control. Drive follow‑through on identified improvements to maintain a safe working environment.
Oversee Daily Operations & Resource Management:
- Manage day‑to‑day team resourcing and workload allocation to meet regional operational needs, escalating issues to the Operations Manager when required.
Develop and Mentor Team Members:
- Build capability across the team by providing coaching, mentoring, and both on‑the‑job and off‑the‑job training. Ensure employees are aware of corporate and technical development opportunities and support effective knowledge sharing.
Deliver High‑Quality Water Services:
- Ensure the provision of water‑related services to all Water Corporation customers within the region in line with regulatory standards and corporate expectations.
Drive Regional Performance:
- Collaborate with the Operations Manager to optimise outcomes from corporate processes and support continuous improvement across the region.
Monitor Financial & Business Performance:
- Track, manage, and report on team performance, including operating costs, resource efficiency, and achievement of performance targets and objectives.
Key skills and experience
Proven experience in people leadership and team management
Certificate III in Water Operations or an equivalent trade qualification (desirable, not essential)
Certificate IV in Frontline Management or progress toward attaining this qualification (desirable, not essential)
Experience with Vacuum Sewer systems is highly regarded but not essential
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive, high‑performance workplace culture through appropriate values and behaviours
Sound knowledge of, and commitment to, occupational safety and health (OSH) practices
Current Western Australian C Class Driver’s Licence
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 will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close 22nd April 2026
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 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
