About you:
Do you have a strong analytical and problem solving mindset?
Do you have a keen eye for detail and data accuracy?
Are you a recent graduate looking to expand your skills and further your career?
If you answered yes to the above questions, we'd love to meet you.
About the role:
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic operational environment and exciting and diverse workplace.
The Senior Officer - Operations Engineering role will involve the coordination and management of technical information for water, wastewater and drainage operational assets to support Perth Region Field Services and Operations Engineering team. It will also lead the development and management of contingency plans, procedures and documentation for activities that support the operations and maintenance teams.
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.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- 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
- 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
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve:
· Manage and analyse asset information from various sources and update relevant systems for operational use
· Engage and regularly consult with operational stakeholders
· Develop and maintain operational asset analysis tools that meet the needs of the Region and wider business;
· Develop and maintain schematics for the Regions water, wastewater and drainage networks
· Develop, maintain and manage Operations Engineering procedures, forms, work instructions and key asset information
· Proactively engage with the technical experts and business team leaders to identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement of the systems, processes and activities of the team
Key skills and experience:
· Tertiary qualification in engineering OR considerable experience in operations and maintenance practices involving data reporting and analysis
· Sound computing skills, including in Microsoft suite, and ability to learn new systems with ease
· Ability to analyse and interpret technical drawings and documentation
· Demonstrated high conceptual and analytical skills with a focus on details and quality
· Well-developed interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
· Flexible attitude with the ability to operate in a changing environment
· Australian 'C' class drivers licence
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the skills and experience 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 Wednesday 3rd of September 2025
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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
