Trainee Civil Water Operator

Water Corporation; Newman (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

9-day fortnight

Long service leave pro rata

Employer superannuation contribution 9

Job summary

Water Corporation in Newman is seeking a Trainee Civil Operator to help maintain water and wastewater systems. You will receive training and support to build hands-on skills while working on real projects across multiple local sites.

The role emphasizes learning through on-the-job training, safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to progress after Certificate II and potentially continue to Certificate III. A 9-day fortnight and flexible hours are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn on the job and follow instructions.
• Experience with technical systems is ideal.
• Comfort working outdoors across multiple sites.
• Strong safety awareness and safe work practices.
• Able to perform heavy manual tasks; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair water and wastewater infrastructure, including fixing leaks.
• Use hand and power tools and small plant equipment.
• Collect water samples and perform routine checks for water quality.
• Work with experienced team members and learn industry best practices.
• Assist in maintaining sewer systems and wastewater networks as needed.
• Perform hands-on work on larger-scale pipes and infrastructure.

Skills

Learn on the job

Tech savviness

Outdoor work

Safety awareness

Manual handling

Education

Certificate II in Water Industry Operations

Job description

• Earn, Learn & Build a Career in the Pilbara
• Gain a nationally recognised Certificate II in Water Industry Operations
• Fixed Term with Salary of $86,364 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 savely’
• 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

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 Thursday 1st October 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 [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

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