The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help our state succeed.
Build a brighter future for WA by creating a thriving team environment that inspires everyone to excel using their unique strengths and skills.
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Permanency, $115,561 plus Super, making a positive impact on public health.
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Based in Leederville with flexible, collaborative team support.
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Lead water quality initiatives that protect WA communities.
About the role
As a Technical Advisor – Water Quality, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the quality and safety of drinking water across the Aboriginal Communities Water Services (ACWS) region. Acting as the subject matter expert for water quality, you will lead the implementation of Water Corporation’s Drinking Water Quality Management Framework across the ACWS region, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. You will support water quality management processes and provide advice that ensures water quality operational objectives and outcomes are achieved.
Working closely with operational teams, regional service providers regulators, project stakeholders and customers, you will provide expert advice, guidance and training on drinking water quality matters. The role involves coordinating responses to water quality incidents, contributing to compliance reporting, and supporting the planning and delivery of projects that improve water quality outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental science, engineering or water quality professional who enjoys problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and making a tangible impact on the health and wellbeing of communities.
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
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Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
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Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
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Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
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Christmas Eve leave
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One (1) week additional leave, after 12 months service for working in the North West Region
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Two (2) Wellbeing Leave Days per annum
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Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
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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.
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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.
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Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you can expect with this role
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Lead the implementation of the drinking water quality management framework and monitoring activities to ensure the delivery of safe, reliable and compliant drinking water across the ACWS region.
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Act as a prime source of advice for the operations team and regional service providers on matters relating to water sampling and drinking water quality.
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Interpret water quality data, prepare compliance and performance reports, and trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
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Investigate water quality incidents, support water quality investigations, and work with operational teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
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Provide expert advice, guidance and training to internal stakeholders on drinking water quality, risk management and regulatory requirements.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, regional service providers government agencies, customers and operational teams to support compliance, resolve enquiries and drive positive water quality outcomes.
Your skills and experience
For this role, we are looking for great talent with:
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Demonstrated experience in drinking water quality management, catchment management, environmental science, engineering or a related field.
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Strong knowledge of drinking water regulations, compliance requirements and risk management principles, with the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks.
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Proven ability to interpret data, investigate issues and develop practical solutions to support safe and reliable water quality outcomes.
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Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively across operational teams, regulators and external partners.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience, presenting information and providing expert advice.
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A proactive and adaptable approach, with strong problem-solving, planning and organisational skills and a commitment to continuous improvement, safety and customer service excellence.
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 22nd July 2026
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 [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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