Roles in the water industry

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Chemist (Water & Wastewater)

Motivated by ensuring safe drinking water, compliance, and improving treatment processes, this role is suited to scientifically curious, precise, and ...

Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Suited to highly organised, process-oriented individuals who enjoy ensuring legal and environmental compliance. Motivated by maintaining public ...

Operational Technology Specialist

Ideal for tech-savvy individuals who enjoy working at the interface of IT, electrical systems, and automation. Supervisory Control and Data ...

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Researcher

In Australia, water researchers often work with universities, government agencies, water utilities, and industry partners.

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Research Manager

Managers also plan budgets, timelines, and coordinate with government agencies, water utilities, and industry partners.

Laboratory Technician

You thrive if you enjoy working with laboratory instruments, analysing data, and supporting operational decision-making. Ideal for people who are ...

Environmental Engineer

This role attracts people motivated by sustainability, environmental protection, and innovation. They work on wastewater treatment, pollution ...

Treatment Plant Operator

If you like hands on technical work, both indoors and outside, a Treatment Plant Operator could be the role for you. A career as a Treatment Plant ...

Civil Engineer

Civil Engineers design and oversee the construction of water infrastructure such as dams, pipelines, treatment plants, and stormwater systems. This ...

Plumber

From installation of water meters, to plumbing and drainage, and connecting or disconnecting water supply to buildings - there are many critical ...

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