Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.
About the role
We are seeking a proactive and capable Specialist - Cloud Platform Engineering to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cloud infrastructure.
Based at Leederville, you’ll be part of the Cloud Platform team within ITS, driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across our cloud environments. This exciting 2 – year fixed term contract offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate across diverse teams, and influence strategic outcomes that support the Corporation’s digital transformation.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- An additional 2 well-being days each year
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution
- 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
As a Cloud Platform Specialist, you’ll be responsible for the operational management, engineering, and governance of Water Corporation’s cloud platforms, primarily within AWS. Your work will ensure platform reliability, security, and scalability, enabling internal teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Platform Operations
- Oversee day-to-day cloud operations, ensuring alignment with IT service lifecycle processes.
- Implement and maintain observability tools to monitor system health and performance.
- Respond to alerts and advisories to minimise service disruptions.
- Ensure cloud environments meet defined security standards and frameworks.
- Lead complex cloud migration initiatives with structured planning and risk management.
Cloud Platform Engineering
- Design and deploy reusable infrastructure using IaC tools like CloudFormation and CDK.
- Champion GitOps and CI/CD practices to streamline delivery pipelines.
- Continuously enhance platform capabilities through automation and performance optimisation.
- Support development and testing teams with best-practice platform solutions.
Governance & Advisory
- Collaborate with architecture and project teams to translate cloud strategies into scalable solutions.
- Define and enforce standards for security, compliance, and cost management.
- Evaluate emerging technologies to drive innovation.
- Provide expert advice and build knowledge across teams to influence better outcomes.
Compliance & Ethics
- Uphold Water Corporation’s Code of Conduct and relevant policies.
- Ensure all activities align with regulatory and ethical standards.
Key Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a strong mix of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and collaborative spirit.
Essential Criteria:
- Degree in IT or a related business discipline.
- Substantial experience with AWS and IaC tools such as CloudFormation, CDK, or equivalents like Terraform or Pulumi.
- Proven track record managing and scaling large cloud environments in production.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Experience implementing DevOps/DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ability to work across teams and influence platform adoption and best practices.
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates 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 Friday 15th August 2025
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.
Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer [email protected] or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
