Civil Operator

Bunbury, WA
Permanent
Full-time

22 hours ago

Discover the role for you while shaping WA's water future.Everyone deserves access to safe water, and we're all about providing consistent and reliable water services to our customers. Whether you're out in the field repairing a fault or making important decisions in our operations centre, a career in our operations team is dynamic, challenging and rewarding.Join the frontline of your community's water future and become a Civil Operator in Bunbury!Are you a hands-on, self-sufficient Civil Operator who thrives working independently in the field?We're looking for a capable and motivated individual to join our team in Bunbury, where you will play a vital role in maintaining water quality across a vast and critical network.Think of it like this, when a pipe bursts at home, you call a plumber. But when it happens underground on your street, it's the Water Corporation Civil Operator who keeps the taps flowing for everyone.As a Civil Operator, you're more than a tradie!You're a key part of the community, working outdoors, using your hands and head to keep the water network running smoothly.From digging trenches to restoring burst mains, you'll be doing work that matters, every single day.What You'll Be Doing:

Contributing to safe job planning, team discussions, and regular workplace inspections.
Prioritising safety in every task, working with a zero-harm mindset where no injury is acceptable, and health and wellbeing are never compromised.
Operating, maintaining, monitoring, and repairing water and wastewater infrastructure, operational sites, and public facilities as needed.
Being available for overtime and participating in the on-call roster when required.

This role suits someone who:

Has strong problem-solving skills and a practical mindset
Can quickly familiarise themselves with the regional layout and pipeline network

Think of this as a technical field operations role where you will be the go-to person for keeping our water systems running smoothly and safely.Sounds good, what's in it for me?

Your full-time roster will consist of a 9-day fortnight, meaning every second week you will have a 3-day weekend (RDO) to enjoy doing the things you love.
Flexibility and a supportive, family-friendly culture.
Leave loading of 17.5% on annual leave.
2 Wellbeing days every 12 months of continuous service to attend to your mental health and wellbeing.
24th December paid leave day.

benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.Key skills and experience.

Western Australian “C” Class and 'HR' Class Drivers Licence
Experience in civil work and/or water supply systems.
Certificate III in National Water Package otherwise willing to undertake the traineeship.

Ready to take the plunge? Your community is counting on you. 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.We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.Applications close 10th September 2025Our 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 or 08 9420 2000.To read our diversity and inclusion statement,

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