Data & Systems - Technical Advisor

Water-Corporation; City Of Vincent; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home options

Flexible work hours

Well-being days

Long service leave pro rata

Co-contribution superannuation (12%)

Additional leave options

Cultural leave up to 5 days

Annual leave loading

Job summary

Water Corporation in WA is seeking a Technical Advisor – Data and Systems to provide technical advice for sampling, monitoring and reporting within our Water Quality Management Systems.

You will drive projects to enhance data quality, manage compliance processes and liaise with stakeholders across process groups and operations.

The role emphasizes data troubleshooting, strong report writing and end-to-end governance of water and wastewater quality reporting.

Qualifications

• Tertiary level qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Considerable experience with quality management systems or related information management systems.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and management.
• Ability to troubleshoot data and process issues.
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
• Capability in process management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input to development and enhancement of Water Quality Management Systems and reporting.
• Initiate, manage, and participate in projects that improve system effectiveness.
• Develop processes to support regulatory compliance outcomes.
• Liaise on technical matters on behalf of process and operations groups.
• Produce and review water and wastewater compliance, performance and governance reports.
• Support audit programs for water and wastewater quality.

Skills

Technical input

Quality management systems

Stakeholder engagement

Data troubleshooting

Report writing

Process management

Education

Tertiary qualification in a scientific discipline

Job description

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Technical Advisor – Data and Systems provides ongoing support through the provision of technical advice and input to sampling, monitoring and reporting projects to the development, management and continuous improvement of the Corporation’s Water Quality Management Systems and water and wastewater quality reporting.

Who we are

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, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• 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.
• Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave

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

What you can expect with this role

You will play a key role in the following areas.

Water Quality Management Systems

• Providing technical input to and assist with the enhancement and development of the Water Quality Management and operational reporting systems.
• Initiating, manage, and participate in projects that contribute to the ongoing effectiveness of the Water Quality Management Systems.

Compliance and Stakeholder Management

• Develop and implement processes to support achievement of regulatory compliance outcomes
• Provide technical and strategic liaison on behalf of process groups and operational groups

Reporting and Auditing

• Produce and review water and wastewater compliance, performance and governance reports
• Support and participate in water and wastewater quality performance audit programs

Key skills and experience

• Tertiary level qualification in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent
• Considerable experience in use of quality management systems or related business systems and information management systems
• Relevant experience in stakeholder engagement and management.
• Ability to troubleshoot data and process issues
• Strong report writing skills
• Capability in process management

Applications close 20 September 2026

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date

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 [e-mail]

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 [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.