Technical Advisor - Standards & Process


Job no: 1722

Category: Maintenance, Operations & Reliability

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 Engineering team based in Shenton Park
  • Help shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA’s water sources
  • Permanent role with flexible work arrangements offered
  • $115, 561 plus Super from 1 April

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity for a Technical Advisor within our Asset Monitoring and System Investigation team to lead and manage the application of standardized processes to ensure quality data is available to our internal customers across the state. Based in our Shenton Park office, this role will report to our Team Leader – Catchment & Environment.

We offer a number of employee benefits, development & training, staff parking, and flexible working, providing you an opportunity to work a mix of both home and at our office in Shenton Park. We also have 9 day fortnight options available, creating a better balance for you.

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

  • Accountability for the management and audit for compliance of all data collection processes and standards to relevant Asutralian and International standards
  • Management of our improvement of data collection standards and processes, including Quality Management Systems and NATA compliance
  • Ensure NATA and Quality Systems certification are achieved including using audits, continuous improvement and document management.
  • Management of the provision of R&D including proposals, funding, research of industry work practices and methodologies, and recommending and implementing improvements
  • Provision of centre of expertise advice for hydrometric and geotechnical industry work practices and methodologies
  • Influence process owners to integrate improvements into corporate data collection processes and standards

About you

  • Advanced diploma level qualification in hydrometric, electronic, instrumentation or equivalent AND substantial experience in data collection practices
  • Experience with data collection standards and practices
  • Knowledge of hydrometric and geotechnical principles
  • Ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders will ensure success in this role

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 25th 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: 1722

Category: Maintenance, Operations & Reliability

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 Engineering team based in Shenton Park
  • Help shape decisions that will develop & sustain WA’s water sources
  • Permanent role with flexible work arrangements offered
  • $115, 561 plus Super from 1 April

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity for a Technical Advisor within our Asset Monitoring and System Investigation team to lead and manage the application of standardized processes to ensure quality data is available to our internal customers across the state. Based in our Shenton Park office, this role will report to our Team Leader – Catchment & Environment.

We offer a number of employee benefits, development & training, staff parking, and flexible working, providing you an opportunity to work a mix of both home and at our office in Shenton Park. We also have 9 day fortnight options available, creating a better balance for you.

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

  • Accountability for the management and audit for compliance of all data collection processes and standards to relevant Asutralian and International standards
  • Management of our improvement of data collection standards and processes, including Quality Management Systems and NATA compliance
  • Ensure NATA and Quality Systems certification are achieved including using audits, continuous improvement and document management.
  • Management of the provision of R&D including proposals, funding, research of industry work practices and methodologies, and recommending and implementing improvements
  • Provision of centre of expertise advice for hydrometric and geotechnical industry work practices and methodologies
  • Influence process owners to integrate improvements into corporate data collection processes and standards

About you

  • Advanced diploma level qualification in hydrometric, electronic, instrumentation or equivalent AND substantial experience in data collection practices
  • Experience with data collection standards and practices
  • Knowledge of hydrometric and geotechnical principles
  • Ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders will ensure success in this role

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 25th 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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