Civil Operator

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The Civil Operator role in Northam is a full time onsite position with Water Corporation that puts you on the frontline of keeping taps flowing, from trenches to burst mains, in the Wheatbelt. You’ll join a safety minded, collaborative team, travel as needed, and enjoy a 9-day fortnight with a 3-day weekend every second week, plus wellbeing days. To be competitive you’ll need WA C class and HR licences, experience in civil or water systems, and a Certificate III in National Water Package or willingness to undertake the traineeship. When applying, submit a tailored cover letter and resume demonstrating practical skills, safety, and teamwork; address callouts and overtime readiness and note the closing date 7 September 2026. For adjustments contact recruitment.

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 Northam!

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 in the fresh Wheatbelt air, 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.

This role also comes with real variety. Because we support communities across the region, you will sometimes need to travel for work, which can mean early starts or late finishes when the job calls for it.

No two days look the same, and you will be part of a team that pulls together to keep essential services running, where your flexibility and commitment make a genuine difference.

This role is all about:

• Getting your hands dirty with real, practical work
• Learning a range of in-demand skills that open doors to future careers in tech, leadership, and beyond
• Being part of a tight-knit team that values safety, mateship, and doing the job right

You'll also:

• Plan your work with safety front and centre, because nothing is more important than heading home safe.
• Maintain, repair, and operate water and wastewater systems across town.
• Step up to callouts and overtime when the community needs you most.

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.

Discover more 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 and/or wastewater systems.
• Certificate III in National Water Package otherwise willing to undertake the traineeship.

This is your chance to build a career with purpose, a job where you see the results of your work right here in your own backyard.

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 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]

Applications close 7th September 2026

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 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