This is a pivotal role in the Construction & Reactive Projects team reporting to the Team Leader. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of planned works to ensure that works are managed to a safe, high quality, timely and cost-effective outcome for Water Corporation and customers.
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 the role will involve:
- Promote a Zero Harm culture in line with the business safety beliefs and encourage all contractor employees to engage in HSEQ matters.
- Mentor, coach and educate contractors in hazard identification, risk management and control processes.
- Coordinate and supervise work undertaken by Project Delivery engaged contractors.
- Liaise with customers and stakeholders to ensure the products and services meet their needs.
- Assist in preparation of project scoping and coordinate supply of materials.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors, providing technical advice and guidance.
- Assist with commissioning, close-out and handover activities.
- Manage the inspection and quality assurance of the sub-contractor, including inspection plans, constructed drawings and minor defects.
- Assist with implementation of isolation plans
- Provide technical asset and network solutions to support project delivery
About you:
- Detailed substantial experience and knowledge of a broad range of water and waste water industry infrastructure.
- Considerable experience in and knowledge of operations of water industry infrastructure networks and assets.
- Current Driver’s License.
- Awareness of statutory requirements, regulations, codes of practices and standards associated with planning, approval and development of water infrastructure schemes.
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 1st of October 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
