Overview
Discover the role for you while shaping WA’s water future. Everyone deserves access to protected water, and we’re all about providing consistent and reliable water services to our customers. Whether you’re out in the field repairing a fault or making important decisions in our operations centre, a career in our operations team is dynamic, challenging and rewarding.
A permanent opportunity based in Busselton.
Welcome to Busselton WA, with its exceptional coastal lifestyle and neighbouring the Margaret River region, experience the charm of living and working in the heart of the Southwest Region!
A Senior Civil Operator is required to lead and coordinate the operational maintenance of our Rural drainage networks extending across the Southwest Region. You will possess a high degree of leadership and planning skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the operational maintenance of Rural Drainage assets in the Southwest region.
- Coordinate and manage effective operation, maintenance, and repairs to Rural Drainage assets in the Southwest.
- Assist with job planning to ensure safety and equipment is appropriately resourced and meets required standards.
- Provide advice and/or assist Trainees, Operators and other contractors as required.
- Liaise with Shires, consultants, and contractors for works projects to ensure legislative and company compliance.
- Record and document information relevant to scheduled work in an accurate and timely manner, including use of forms, computers and other devices as required.
- Ensure that all work is undertaken with safety as the priority and that activities are undertaken without compromising health and safety.
What we require from you
- Completion of Certificate III in National Water Package (NWP) is required.
- Valid Western Australian C Class Driver’s License (HR a bonus).
- Available for rostered overtime and call-out emergencies outside of normal working hours.
- High degree of technical knowledge relevant to the district assets or ability to demonstrate from a similar industry.
- Experience in heavy machinery operations; Tractors, Excavators, Skid steer.
How we can help you grow
We advocate for developing our workers and will provide you with training and courses to help you succeed in your role.
- Commitment to attain Certificate IV in Frontline Management or similar courses.
- Support for improving skills such as Excel through relevant training.
Real benefits that matter
- Real flexibility with options such as a 9-day fortnight (RDO).
- 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% (12% standard employer contribution plus up to 2% employer co-contribution matching your 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.
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 8th October 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 or. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.
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📌 Civil Senior Operator
🏢 Water
📍 City of Busselton