Civil Technical Advisor

4 days ago


Karratha, Australia Water Corporation Full time

Thrive in a dynamic role as you shape WA's water future.

We are looking for people who are inspired to find better solutions, so together we can shape WA's water future. At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture.

  • Location: Karratha - Enjoy the lifestyle and opportunities of working in the vibrant North West region.
  • Permanent Full-Time Role - Secure a long-term career with stability and growth in Karratha.
  • Attractive Remuneration - Up to $167k+ generous benefits + housing assistance for suitable candidate

About the role

Are you ready to make a lasting impact in regional Western Australia? We're seeking a skilled and motivatedTechnical Advisor – Civilto provide expert guidance on civil operational matters across the operation, maintenance, and construction of infrastructure assets.

In this pivotal role, you'll support the delivery of high-quality civil works by offering technical advice, ensuring compliance with standards, and contributing to the sustainable management of assets in a dynamic regional environment.

At Water Corporation, the safety and wellbeing of our employees comes first. In the workplace, this means excellent work life balance and the opportunity to implement hybrid working arrangements including 9-day fortnights, and flexible working hours.

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
  • 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.
  • 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.

What you can expect with this role

  • Monitoring asset performanceto ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
  • Identifying opportunitiesfor asset upgrades, improvements, and new provisions.
  • Conducting investigationsinto operational and asset-related issues, developing practical solutions, and presenting findings through reports and presentations.
  • Supporting maintenance and work planningby helping prioritise tasks based on operational needs.
  • Evaluating project feasibility, considering both technical and economic factors.
  • Contributing to project teams, offering expert advice throughout the project lifecycle—from definition and design to acquisition and close-out.

Your skills and experience

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

  • Arelevant trade certificateand acurrent C Class Driver's Licence, with experience in civil water infrastructure operations and maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge ofwater, and wastewater systems, and a solid grasp ofasset management principles.
  • Proficiency intask scheduling,technical reporting, anddata analysis, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
  • Comfortable workingindependently in remote locationsand collaboratively withinmultidisciplinary teams.
  • Skilled in usingengineering software,SAP, and theMicrosoft Office suite.
  • Excellentcommunication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a commitment to safety and high-performance culture.

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 12th 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 08 9420 2000.

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

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