Trainee Operator

·         12 month opportunity based in karratha

·         $77,256 super $12,865 location allowance 

·         earn while you learn with full mentoring & support!

·         complete a nationally recognised qualification – we pay!

this position is advertised under section 51 of the equal opportunity act 1984. we are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. aboriginal australians are encouraged to apply.

do you enjoy working outdoors?

do you want to add a nationally recognised qualification to your cv? (which we pay for)

do you want a manager who will support you, guide you and mentor you?

you probably want to know what’s involved?

as a Trainee Operator, you will actively participate in safe job planning, team meetings and workplace inspections.

under supervision, you’ll work with other parties including contractors in the delivery of operations and maintenance requirements. you will assist with tasks using specialist tools, plant and equipment supplied for such activity.

you will also learn to operate, maintain, construct and monitor water and wastewater assets across operational sites whilst ensuring work is completed to a high standard with regard to quality, safety and timeliness.

what’s in it for you?

·         $77,256 super $12,865 location allowance 

·         12 month fixed term opportunity with opportunities to progress and develop your career, training and exposure to other roles at water corporation

·         an opportunity to add a nationally recognised qualification to your cv (cert ii & iii in national water package) – we pay!

·         flexible working options - 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

·         2 wellness leave days a year.

·         working in a supportive culturally diverse team environment.

·         receive 17.5% extra pay when you take annual leave 

if you like the sound of this supportive, family-friendly culture, a healthy starting salary, and a stack of fantastic benefits you might have just found yourself a career with water corporation

key skills and experience\:

·         western australian “c” class drivers licence.

·         completion of year 10 education, tertiary qualification, or trade certificate.

·         can do attitude and willingness to learn.

·         willingness to travel to perth for block training.

apply\: only a basic cv is required, we have a few questions we would like you to answer in your application.

applications close 28th april 2024

please note\:  as part of the recruitment process you may 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

to read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website