Electrical Technical Advisor

The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future every day, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help deliver and manage water across our state. We invite you to join one of our committed teams and thrive as you collaborate with bright minds while shaping WA's water future.

• Lifestyle change based in picturesque Karratha
• $115,561 + SGC super + location allowance - up to $179,000 total package
• Personal Development with daily Challenges
• Housing allowance applicable for suitable applicants

About the role

Life's never boring when there is variety in your daily activities.

This role offers challenges on a daily basis, where you are continuously learning from your peers, who are only too happy to share their knowledge and expertise.

You will be providing specialist electrical consultancy service in the areas of operation, maintenance and construction of electrical, instrumentation and SCADA type assets.

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 of a 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
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• 5 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% loading.
• 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

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

What you can expect with this role

• Working out in the field, you will witness the ongoing electrical performance of Water Corporation's water and wastewater assets. You can read the likelihood of faults and breakdowns occurring, recommending cost-effective fixes.
• Running audits, inspections and assessments means you are better equipped to monitor performance and assess the risk of failures happening in future.
• With your wider perspective, you'll be able to build and provide a centre of expertise for electrical equipment maintenance, repair and refurb.
• Speaking of operation and maintenance planning, your advice and direction to your service delivery colleagues will support them with any forecasting issues.
• You may be required to be the HV authorised person for the region as well as the electrical nominee, under Water Corporation's electrical contractor's licence, plus be involved in electrical commissioning work from fabrication to site acceptance testing.
• An expectation to travel to various sites across the north west region which is compensated accordingly

Your skills and experience

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

• Electrical Worker's Licence endorsed "Electrician's Licence" or Engineering Degree with experience in relevant fields.
• Considerable experience in the operations and maintenance of water services infrastructure
• Considerable experience in electrical installation
• Considerable experience with electrical testing and commissioning
• Experience in fault finding using SCADA system

Sound like a match? Apply today

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 19 September 2025

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

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