Advanced Operational Solutions - Technical Advisor

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Advisor to join our Advanced Operational Solutions team within Wastewater Treatment. You will work with a broad range of operational, engineering, maintenance, IT and data stakeholders to develop and deliver innovative data-driven solutions that improve operational performance across our treatment assets.

Who we are

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, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• 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.
• Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use your annual leave   

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What you can expect with this role

• Develop and deliver data analytics, reporting and digital solutions that support operational decision-making and improve treatment performance.
• Partner with operational, maintenance, engineering and technology teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Design and implement analytical products, dashboards and data solutions that transform operational data into meaningful business insights.
• Support digital transformation initiatives by improving data quality, reporting capabilities and adoption of digital tools across Treatment operations.
• Work across a diverse range of projects and treatment processes, providing excellent exposure to both operational and technical challenges while expanding your expertise.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and helping drive smarter ways of working.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

• A degree in Engineering, Data Science, Information Analytics or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering data analytics, reporting or digital solutions that solve operational or business challenges.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships across technical and operational teams.
• Experience using analytics and reporting tools such as SQL, Power BI, PI System and/or Databricks
• The ability to analyse complex information, identify improvement opportunities and translate business requirements into practical solutions.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, innovation and learning.

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 Tuesday, 1^st September 2026 

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 during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website