Water Treatment Senior Technical Advisor

3 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia Water Corporation Full time
Overview

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.

Treatment & Resource Recovery has an opportunity for a Senior Technical Advisor – Water Treatment.

This role will provide daily technical support to regional conventional water treatment plants operations across the state, collaborating with operations teams, and driving operational excellence through strong safety practices and innovative problem-solving. The position is based in Osborne Park, with regular travel required to regional sites.

You will value our working as one mindset with a strong safety culture, we deliver on our promises and find better solutions to any technical issues that arise at the treatment plants.

Proposed start date 17th November 2025.

What the role will involve
  • Lead remote and site-based support for operations of water treatment facilities including technical, scientific, or engineering investigations as well as design, and commissioning activities.
  • Lead and contribute to the provision of specialist advice on design standards and operational requirements for new treatment plants.
  • Lead and contribute to the development of treatment operations, processes, and technology to enhance operational outcomes.
  • Perform routine review of plant performance against performance criteria.
  • Manage team assets (laboratory equipment, instruments, corporate vehicles), including QAP testing and vehicle safety checks.
  • Lead and contribute to relevant strategies, communicating recommendations through technical reports.
  • Contribute to safety initiatives and take responsibility ensuring all works undertaken with safety as the priority.
Key skills and experience
  • Tertiary qualification in relevant scientific or engineering field
  • Considerable experience in conventional water treatment process design, operations, or troubleshooting
  • Proactive and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
  • Operations and maintenance and technical knowledge
  • Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills
Benefits
  • Flexible work options
  • Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to feel good
  • Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
  • Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, up to 16%. Includes 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
Application and selection

Please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

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.

Diversity and inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We strive to enable an accessible and inclusive work environment for everyone.


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