| When you work at Water Corporation, you are part of a team of over 3,500 bright minds dedicated to securing WA's water future - helping the state thrive. With career options spanning 2.6 million sq km, the possibilities are endless. |
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More specifically, when you work within their Operations Group, you'll experience growth every day by learning and diversifying in your role. We’d love to share how a career in Operations can help you thrive too.
Sharon Broad, Operations Group Regional Manager, North-West has worked with Water Corporation for over 34 years. Starting as an accounts clerk, her career journey has seen her progress into several management and leadership positions, including becoming the first female Service Delivery Manager. Her career has flourished thanks to development opportunities, that have enabled a thriving career across diverse roles, functions and regions.
"I’ve always felt supported and celebrated in my career here. People lift you up and help you progress. We all need water to survive. There’s so much meaningful work to do to keep our state thriving.” |
Water Corporation supports, celebrates and seeks to raise the profile of women in the workplace. Inspiring stories like Sharon’s successful career journey and seeing her excel in the operations field, has the organisation leading the way for more.
This includes providing development opportunities in senior leadership roles and trades in the Operations Group. In partnership with FlexCareers, they assure their workforce that they’re committed to delivering on more than 8 pillars of flexibility, while allowing you to achieve career growth while maintaining balance.
A commitment to gender equity by Water Corporation has seen the utility reduce its gender pay gap to a record low of 4.7%in 2022, and further enhance career and professional development opportunities for women. By comparison, the national average gender pay gap is 14.1%.
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Operations is an exciting place to be, with a focus on career development, the group provides career progression opportunities that are sustainable, adaptable and help future-proof your career.
Working in Water Operations is rewarding, as you get to you see the impact of your work both locally and on a much wider scale.
You'll benefit from:
The aim? To empower you to achieve personal and professional goals while progressing towards shared success. Together, you’ll promote better outcomes for over 2 million customers state-wide.
“The great thing about working in the water industry is you have that stability, and the opportunity for a long-term career."
Knowing that you’re part of an industry that’s transforming, means your career is also progressing. LinkedIn found 56% of employees state the opportunity for career growth and development is the most important factor in their job satisfaction” (LinkedIn, 2020). When you feel you have more opportunities for growth and advancement within a company, you’re more likely to be motivated and engaged in your work. Wherever you are in your career, Water Corporation believes in providing an environment to learn new skills, opportunity to take on new challenges, and advance your career.
"I've had some fantastic job opportunities across Western Australia, which have kept me refreshed and invigorated."
Are you looking for long term career success in Operations? Does Sharon’s success story appeal to you? With FlexReady’s guarantees, you’re free to focus on your career journey and forge a career focusing on what matters to you. Water Corporation’s Operations Group is ready for you!