The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future every day, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help deliver and manage water across our state. We invite you to join one of our committed teams and thrive as you collaborate with bright minds while shaping WA’s water future.
About the role
We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Specialist Environment Advisor - Operational Approvals to join our Environmental team based in Leederville. We are have two positions joining our Approvals , Regulation and Performance Section to enable the long-term delivery of Operational, Maintenance and Capital programs. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with Operations, deliver real on-ground outcomes and travel the State from Kununurra all the way to Esperance.
Leaning on your extensive experience in Part IV,Part V and EPBC Act Environmental Approvals and delivery of on-ground outcomes, you will be essential to the long-term delivery, works packages, upgrade, replacement and management of Water Corporation’s extensive water services network and assets.
You’ll provide specialist advice and leadership across environmental approvals, compliance, operational support, revegetation and environmental management systems. You will contribute to the successful delivery of new major infrastructure and operational programs.This role provides the opportunity to influence strategic environmental outcomes, work with key regulators and stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across environmental processes, systems and operational practices.
Why join us?
At Water Corporation, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects and programs that shape Western Australia's future while helping protect our environment and support resilient communities. You'll work alongside passionate experts, influence meaningful environmental outcomes and play a key role in achieving our sustainability and climate resilience objectives under Thrive 2035.
Real benefits that matter
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What the role will involve
About you
Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.
Applications close Sunday 23rd August 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
We’re the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services in Western Australia to hundreds of thousands of homes, businesses and farms, as well as providing bulk water to farms for irrigation.
Our services, projects and activities span over 2.6 million square kilometres. We have regional offices in Perth, Bunbury, Albany, Karratha, Geraldton, Northam and Kalgoorlie which allow our employees to provide a high level of professional expertise to customers.
We have over 3,500 employees and manage an asset base of over $37 billion in water supply, wastewater, drainage infrastructure and bulk water for irrigation.
We’re owned by the Western Australian Government and are accountable to our sole shareholder, the Minister for Water, for delivery of our services in a commercial manner. Most of our surplus is returned to the government as a dividend to contribute to the development of the state, with the remainder reinvested in capital works.
Water Corporation was created in January 1996, in a restructure of the water industry in Western Australia. The Water Authority in turn had been created in 1985 through a merger of the former Metropolitan Water Authority, which operated in Perth, the state capital, and the water and wastewater operations of the former WA Public Works Department. We’re the seventh successive agency to deal with these services in Perth, Western Australia.
We're evolving...
Living on the world’s driest continent, the biggest challenge we face is reducing the impact of climate change.
It’s never been more important to work collaboratively with government, industry, and the community, to secure our water future and take care of our home state.
To support these efforts, our vision focuses on our operations having the lowest possible environmental impact, are safe for all, and are delivered at the lowest total cost.
