Senior Hydrographer
Job no: 1720
Category: Maintenance, Operations & Reliability
Based in Shenton Park
Being the principal supplier of water, wastewater, drainage and bulk irrigation services, we’re on a journey to evolve and transform WA’s water future. To do this, we need unique insights, ideas and talents from employees that reflect the diversity of the community we service.
Irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity or sexual orientation, Water Corporation is a great place to work.
- Join our Asset Monitoring & Systems Investigations team in Shenton Park
- Lead complex & varied hydrometric monitoring on Water Corporation’s assets
- Permanent opportunity with flexible working offered
- $98,581 + Super + Parking + RDO
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity based at our Shenton Park office working as part of a small team carrying out complex, specialist hydrometric work in accordance with Water Corporation’s programs of work. You will also be involved with mentoring, coaching and training staff within hydrometric disciplines to support our operations.
Travel throughout Regional WA as required supporting the wider Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to help Water Corporation contribute to our environmental and regulatory compliance. Training and development offered, along with flexible working, 9 day fortnights, onsite parking and generous employee benefits.
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 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% 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
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you can expect with this role
- Field data collection and validation at rivers, streams, wastewater and groundwater assets throughout the southwest region
- Carry out flow gauging station ratings and calibration
- Maintenance and calibration of instruments used for data collection
- Site investigation and reporting of new monitoring projects
- Assist professional development of staff engaged in hydrometric work by facilitating training, coaching and mentoring
Your skills and experience
For this role, we are looking for great talent with:
- A Diploma in Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Monitoring) OR
- Diploma in a science discipline (or progressing towards one) and experience
- Considerable experience in collection, management and presentation of hydrometric data
- Knowledgeable in specialised hydrography software
- Ability to coach, mentor, work out of hours, and overnight as required
- A current C class drivers licence
- A recreational skippers ticket is desirable
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 18th March 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
Job no: 1720
Category: Maintenance, Operations & Reliability
Based in Shenton Park
Being the principal supplier of water, wastewater, drainage and bulk irrigation services, we’re on a journey to evolve and transform WA’s water future. To do this, we need unique insights, ideas and talents from employees that reflect the diversity of the community we service.
Irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity or sexual orientation, Water Corporation is a great place to work.
- Join our Asset Monitoring & Systems Investigations team in Shenton Park
- Lead complex & varied hydrometric monitoring on Water Corporation’s assets
- Permanent opportunity with flexible working offered
- $98,581 + Super + Parking + RDO
About the role
We have a permanent opportunity based at our Shenton Park office working as part of a small team carrying out complex, specialist hydrometric work in accordance with Water Corporation’s programs of work. You will also be involved with mentoring, coaching and training staff within hydrometric disciplines to support our operations.
Travel throughout Regional WA as required supporting the wider Engineering team. This is a great opportunity to help Water Corporation contribute to our environmental and regulatory compliance. Training and development offered, along with flexible working, 9 day fortnights, onsite parking and generous employee benefits.
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 15.5%. This includes an 11.5% 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
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What you can expect with this role
- Field data collection and validation at rivers, streams, wastewater and groundwater assets throughout the southwest region
- Carry out flow gauging station ratings and calibration
- Maintenance and calibration of instruments used for data collection
- Site investigation and reporting of new monitoring projects
- Assist professional development of staff engaged in hydrometric work by facilitating training, coaching and mentoring
Your skills and experience
For this role, we are looking for great talent with:
- A Diploma in Water Industry Operations (Hydrometric Monitoring) OR
- Diploma in a science discipline (or progressing towards one) and experience
- Considerable experience in collection, management and presentation of hydrometric data
- Knowledgeable in specialised hydrography software
- Ability to coach, mentor, work out of hours, and overnight as required
- A current C class drivers licence
- A recreational skippers ticket is desirable
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 18th March 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
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