About the role
Water Corporation's Fire Management Team is seeking an experienced and motivated Spatial Advisor to support the delivery of one of Western Australia's largest bushfire mitigation programs.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine spatial analysis, GIS technology, aerial imagery and drone operations to support the planning and delivery of critical bushfire mitigation activities across the State. Working at the intersection of GIS, remote sensing, drone technology and bushfire management, you'll contribute directly to protecting Water Corporation assets, the environment and communities across Western Australia.
Who we are
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, flexible work hours
- Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
- 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.
- Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you can expect with this role
- Deliver specialist spatial analysis, mapping and visualisation solutions that support bushfire mitigation planning, operational activities and strategic decision-making.
- Lead the coordination of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) program, overseeing aerial imagery collection and the management of spatial data assets.
- Use GIS, remote sensing and geospatial technologies to assess bushfire risk, monitor program outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop insightful reporting, dashboards and visualisations that transform complex data into meaningful information for stakeholders.
- Work closely with internal teams, government agencies and external partners to support environmental approvals, fire management initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Drive innovation and strengthen geospatial capability across the Fire Management Program through technical expertise, best-practice solutions and continuous improvement.
Your skills and experience
For this role, we are looking for great talent with:
- Demonstrated experience using ESRI products and spatial technologies to deliver practical business outcomes.
- Strong skills in analysing, interpreting and presenting spatial, operational or environmental data.
- Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI and the ability to communicate insights effectively.
- Knowledge of drone operations, aerial imagery management or remote sensing technologies will be highly regarded.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions and exercise sound technical judgement.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams.
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.
Applications close Wednesday, 14th October 2026.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly include - but not limited to - a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. If you would like the full list of pre-employment screening checks prior to applying, please contact [email protected]
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
