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Water is essential for our future. In each and every Water Corporation role, you’ll have the chance to develop a career, and help the community. With a diverse mix of roles, locations and opportunities across Western Australia, we seek people who want to make a change for the better.
- Earn a yearly average $175,000.00(includes Base salary, Overtime, (rotating) Standby & Location Allowances) + Super
- Looking at relocating? Talk to us about how we can help
- Real benefits that matter
About the role:
Regional Western Australia is full of opportunities. Venturing beyond Perth could broaden your career prospects and enhance your lifestyle.
We have a permanent opportunity based in Karratha for a Water Industry Technician.
You will be responsible for operating, repairing and maintaining advanced ultrafiltration water/wastewater plants to optimise process and delivery outputs through monitoring, analysis and corrective action.
What the role will involve:
· Using your full range of trade skills to operate and maintain a treatment plant
· Performing routine maintenance tasks
· Attend and repair breakdown tasks in safe and timely manner
· Required to work alone and as part of a dynamic treatment team
· Once Trained in plant operations be part of an on call standby roster
Key skills and experience:
We are seeking a Trade qualified candidate (Electrical or Mechanical), ideally possessing strong experience and knowledge in the use of SCADA and atmospheric monitoring equipment (desirable) along with:
· W.A ‘C’ Class driver’s licenses
· Certificate III National Water Package (Treatment) (desirable)
· Relevant High Risk Licences, LF, EWP, DG, CV (desirable)
Your dedication to Occupational Health and Safety including hazard identification and well developed communication skills are essential for this position along with the following:
· Ability to work on a standby roster
· Ability to work autonomously and part of a team to ensure outcomes are achieved.
Why would you consider us?
You’re the type of person who is comfortable working in a flexible but supportive workplace. With your trade background and skills using a range of equipment and processes, you’re always looking to develop your skills and with water Corporation, you can take advantage of the recognised industry training and a structured career pathway.
It’s possibly because your work is recognised by your community. You’re helping to improve the lives of families across the state, giving us and our next generations a sustainable future.
Then again, it could be because of some of the other great real benefits that matter such as:
· Competitive salary including overtime and standby* arrangements
· Relocation costs to assist in relocating to Karratha
· Housing and air conditioning subsidies to assist you with you cost of living and comfort.
· Work your full-time hours over 9 days and enjoy an RDO every fortnight!
· Annual leave loading of 17.5% with North West travel benefits
· Work for a company that advocates for mental health and wellbeing with two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good, no questions asked, we understand the importance of switching off and recharging every now and then.
· After 3 years of continuous service, you may access your Long Service leave pro-rata.
· In addition to the base requirement, Water Corporation will make an additional 2% super contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2% of your salary to super.
· Purchase additional leave of up to 4 weeks
· Plus many more!
*Standby inclusion dependent on current roster, competency and experience
Interested? Submit your application today! Please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Applications close 19th May 2024
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
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.
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 or 08 9420 2***.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.
