Trainee Civil Water Operator

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Water Corporation in Newman is offering a fixed term Trainee Civil Water Operator role in the Pilbara, with on the job training to earn a nationally recognised Certificate II in Water Industry Operations and the potential to progress to Certificate III, all paid by the company. You will maintain water and wastewater infrastructure, operate hand and power tools, collect samples and perform routine checks, and learn across multiple sites alongside experienced colleagues. Key requirements include a current WA C Class license, strong safety awareness, comfort with outdoor field work, and a positive can do attitude. Benefits include flexible work options, wellbeing days, long service leave pro rata, and solid super contributions. To apply, tailor your resume to show a learning mindset, technical aptitude, teamwork and safety, address how you will thrive on country and in training, and note the August 5 2026 closing date and pre employment checks.

• Earn, Learn & Build a Career in the Pilbara
• Gain a nationally recognised Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
• Fixed Term with Salary of $80,386 plus Super and North West Allowances

Thrive with a strong sense of purpose as you shape WA’s water future.

Our diverse workplace offers endless opportunities to thrive and grow. It takes a lot of people to keep water running, maintain essential wastewater and drainage services and find innovative solutions to future-proof our state. 

With us, you’ll have the variety and opportunity to shape your career path across WA. The depth and breadth of our work means you can experience multiple roles and careers.

Live and Work in Newman

Located in the heart of the Pilbara, Newman offers an incredible lifestyle surrounded by dramatic landscapes, rich Aboriginal Heritage and some of Western Australia's most iconic natural attractions.

Join Water Corporation as a Trainee Civil Operator in Newman and play a vital role in maintaining the water and wastewater services that keep local communities thriving. Whether you're looking for a new challenge, a career change or a chance to build your skills, we'll provide the training, support and opportunities to help you succeed.

About the role

• Maintain and repair water and wastewater infrastructure, including fixing water leaks and maintaining sites and grounds
• Use a range of hand and power tools and small plant equipment
• Collect water samples and carry out routine operational checks to help maintain water quality
• Work closely with experienced team members, following instructions and learning industry best practice
• Assist in maintaining sewer systems and wastewater networks as part of essential community services
• Perform practical, hands-on work, similar to plumbing, working on larger-scale pipes and infrastructure that service entire communities
• Complete a nationally recognised Certificate II in Water Industry Operations (1 year), then the potential opportunity to continue for a 2nd year with your Certificate III - all paid for by us!
• Attend training courses and development activities, which may occasionally require travel and overnight stays outside Newman

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
• 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.   

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

For this role, we are looking at great talent with:

• You will have great ability to learn as you will be learning through both on the job, so you need great listening skills, and in the classroom
• You will have experience working on Technical Systems so you will be ‘tech savvy’
• You enjoy working on country, being outdoors and able to adapt to covering a multitude of sites
• Hold a current WA ‘C Class’ Drivers Licence
• Strong Awareness of Safety and a commitment to working safely
• Enjoy working with your hands – some work involves heavy manual tasks, precision work in a workshop or field environments, and some handling of dangerous goods – Don’t worry, you’ll get all the training you need to keep safe
• Positive can-do attitude will see you do well

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. 

Applications close Wednesday 5th August 2026

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. 

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.