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Civil Operator based in Three SpringsJoin our team of 4,000 energetic employees working across WA to supply and manage water, ultimately benefiting the lives of our communities and environment.When our workplace spans across 2.6 million square kilometres, the career options are endless.Permanent Civil Operator position based in scenic Three SpingsSalary of $75,185 - $83,120 + super + location allowanceGain a nationally recognised qualifications (Certification II and III in NWP) we pay!Friendly work / life balance No FIFO home every eveningEnjoy the peaceful lifestyle amongst calm lakes, wildflowers and native bushland!Kick start your new career as a Civil Operator in the peaceful lifestyle of calm lakes, picnicking on a blanket of spring wildflowers, surround by beautiful rolling countryside and native bushland and bird watching in Three Springs, about 4 hours north of Perth.Not only will you add a nationally recognised qualification to your belt (which we pay for), youll also learn a set of extra skills that could have you on your way to a senior technical or leadership role.Sounds good, but how do you get a foot in the water industry door?... Its relatively straightforward. All you need is an interest for learning new things and a love of the outdoors.What does a Water Operator do?Picture a plumber fixing a burst pipe in your house. Now think about a leaking pipe in the street.Same problem. The only difference is youre keeping your communitys water supply running.As a Water Operator, youre regularly outdoors. Youre digging trenches, inspecting pipelines, and repairing broken water services.Youre learning a collection of skills that can set you on your way to a technical, management or leadership role.Your main concern is keeping the water supply network running. Thats finding and fixing faults on pipes and joints.Its upgrading the water supply network and its understanding the end-to-end water cycle and how water networks help your local community.You will be playing a big part in maintaining some of the 56,800km of pipelines that stretch across WA.Sounds good, whats 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.Other benefits include but are not limited to:Flexible working17.5% extra pay when taking annual leaveAnnual leave travel concessionWellness leave daysPro-rata access to long service leave after three years of continuous servicePurchased leave options including working for four years at 80% salary and then taking the fifth year off as paidProfessional development programs, and moreMix in a supportive, family-friendly culture, a healthy starting salary, and you will have just found yourself a career with Water Corporation.What youll need to applyYou will be doing some driving, so a WA MR class drivers licence will be essential. If youve got a high-risk licence, confined space cert and/or a construction white card, youve probably got some experience working outdoors. Thats a good thing.No water experience? No problem. It is our opportunity to develop you into a confident and expert operator.Sound like a match? Apply todayIf 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 11 July 2025As 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.Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website #J-18808-Ljbffr