Roles in the water industry

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The Australian water industry is much bigger than most people realise. It is made up of people who protect the environment, build cities, solve complex problems, work with cutting-edge technology, support communities, and keep essential services running every day.

Whether you love science, being outdoors, technology, helping people, or getting hands-on, there's likely a place for you.

The water industry needs people with every kind of talent. 

One Industry. Hundreds of Careers.

Whether you're interested in engineering, science, technology, trades, business, communications or protecting the environment, you'll be helping deliver one of Australia's most essential services.

You don't have to fit one mould. You just need to find the work area that matches your interests.

Career Pathways

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Community Engagement Specialist

This role involves planning and delivering consultation activities, gathering feedback, and ensuring community voices are considered in ...

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Customer Service Officer

Water utilities provide an essential service that every household and business relies on. This role suits people who enjoy helping others, ...

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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 ...

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