Permanent role in Osborne Park, supporting advanced membrane treatment plants across WA.
* Use your operational and engineering skills to investigate, troubleshoot and help commission cutting‑edge membrane treatment assets.
* $115,561 plus Super per annum
Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves the open road, and doesn't flinch at the sight of a packed travel calendar? Great, because this role is not for the desk-bound or travel-shy.
We are on the hunt for a Technical Adviser to support our membrane treatment plants across the state. You will be out and about, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with Treatment Plant Operators, Team Leaders and Operations Managers to keep things running smoothly.
What you bring to the table:
Technical expertise in operating and maintaining membrane treatment plants.
A collaborative spirit where you will be working with everyone from boots on the ground operators to senior managers.
A love for solving problems and a passion for safety and innovation.
Let's talk travel
This role involves frequent travel to regional sites. If your idea of a good time is a change of scenery and a new challenge every week, you will fit right in.
If not… well, we would rather be upfront and point out that this probably isn't your jam. You will go where the action is wherever operational, maintenance, or support needs arise.
Why join us?
Because we work as one. We take safety seriously, deliver on our promises, and are always looking for smarter ways to do things. If that sounds like your kind of team, we'd love to hear from 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
* Take advantage of our co‑contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co‑contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.
* 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.
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve:
* Work under the guidance and mentoring of senior membrane treatment specialists.
* Conduct scientific and engineering investigations into advanced membrane and groundwater replenishment technologies.
* Provide on‑site operational support for advanced membrane treatment facilities.
* Assist with planning and delivering commissioning activities for new or upgraded membrane treatment assets.
* Contribute to research and development initiatives that advance membrane treatment performance.
* Build and maintain relationships with research partners to support collaborative projects and business outcomes.
Key skills and experience:
* Tertiary qualification in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
* Experience in membrane treatment design, operations, troubleshooting, chemistry, microbiology or related laboratory/analytical fields.
* Strong understanding of advanced membrane treatment processes and technologies.
* Skilled in technical report writing and developing standards and procedures.
* Experience optimising water or wastewater treatment processes in operational or research settings.
* Proficiency with simulation and modelling tools.
* C class drivers licence
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 27 February 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 or .
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
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