Metering Services - Meter Reader

Water Corporation; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Corporation is seeking a Meter Reader to work outdoors, manage your own schedule and travel across the Mid West region of Western Australia. The role emphasises independence, safety, and clear customer communication.

You will conduct meter readings, assist with maintenance, report issues, and respond to customer inquiries while walking substantial distances daily. Applicants should be local to Geraldton and hold a WA Class C licence.

Qualifications

• Local to Geraldton
• WA Class C Driver’s Licence
• Physically fit and able to walk over 10km daily
• Comfortable working independently
• Safety first in all tasks
• Excellent communication with customers and teammates

Responsibilities

• Conduct meter readings and testing taps
• Assist with meter maintenance and identify water-related issues
• Report access problems and non-compliant water services
• Review meter reports and support customer inquiries

Skills

Local to Geraldton

WA Class C Licence

Physically fit

Independent worker

Safety first

Communication skills

Job description

About the role

Enjoy the Outdoors. Work Independently. Take Control of Your Day.

• Do you thrive outside, enjoy working solo, and like being active? This could be the perfect role for you!
• Start your day your way – plan your schedule around your personal and family commitments
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions – rain, wind, or sunshine
• Stay active and healthy while getting the job done

As a Meter Reader, you’ll enjoy the freedom and flexibility to manage your own time, all while contributing to an essential service in your community.

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

• 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%
• 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

As a Meter Reader, your day will be active and varied. You’ll be:

• Conducting meter readings and testing taps
• Assisting with meter maintenance and identifying water-related issues
• Reporting access problems and non-compliant water services
• Reviewing meter reports and supporting customer enquiries

This role involves plenty of walking, often over 10km a day, so being physically fit is essential. You’ll be working independently, often outdoors in all weather conditions, and safety will always be your top priority. This role will also require travel throughout the Mid West region.

Your skills and experience

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

• You’re local to Geraldton
• You hold a WA Class C Driver’s Licence
• You’re physically fit and able to walk over 10km a day
• You’re comfortable working independently
• You always put safety first
• You have exceptional communication skills

Applications close Thursday, 24th 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