Communications Engineer

Water Corporation has partnered with FlexCareers to launch our second external Return to Work Program, with the aim of supporting carers and parents to re-enter the workforce. This role is hired as a part of this program and those who have been on a career break of about 2 years, or more are highly encouraged to apply.

Do you find it challenging to return to work after an extended career break? Are you looking for a supportive and flexible employer to re-establish your career?

Whether you are a parent, a carer or seeking to return to work after a career break, we have a fantastic opportunity to support your transition back to work. Water Corporation’s Return to Work program will offer you the right support to help you re-establish your career in your preferred profession. This program also offers you flexible career options that allow you to balance your family’s changing needs and make time for what’s important.

Interested to learn more about our program? Have a look here

Where can water take you?

There’s never been a better time to join this transforming organisation, as we create a safer, more water resilient future for all. Working for Water Corporation means you'll be part of an essential workforce on a very important mission - to secure Western Australia’s most precious resource in the face of climate change.  You'll get to work flexibly alongside innovators, creators, thinkers, and doers to make a meaningful difference to lives all over WA.

Plus, you'll get the opportunity to carve a career opportunity as diverse as the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our 3500+ people. Where will water take you? The possibilities are endless.

About the role

Provide operational technology communications systems engineering and support to projects , operating groups and asset managers in the construction, operation, maintenance and support of Water Corporation assets throughout the State.

Operational technology communications systems include all networks that interconnect the operational assets to the centralised SCADA systems. These include fixed networks such as NBN connectivity, site LAN infrastructure, Mobile LTE networks such as 4G, radio systems networks including analog and digital systems, satellite connected systems including traditional satellites and low earth orbit systems.

What the role will involve :

• Supervises the installation and testing of operational technology communications equipment
• Provides specialist technical advice and support to metropolitan and regional personnel in respect to the operation, maintenance and support of operational technology communication systems.
• Investigates problems with operational technology communications system performance and recommends corrective action.
• Responsible for managing licences including applying for new licences, renewing existing licences and cancelling licences.
• Arranges and supervises planned and breakdown maintenance of operational technology communications systems.
• Assists the design team with operational technology communications system standards and equipment selection.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of  Engineering in a related field and sound field experience in operation technology communications area or and Associated Diploma and extensive experience in the  communications industry.

Operational technology communications experience will include :

• Relevant experience in the testing, installation, inspection of and maintenance of operational technology communications equipment
• Detailed knowledge of communications practices and Australian Communication and Media Authority Regulations
• Use of engineering / configuration software
• “C” Class WA drivers licence

What’s in this for you?

A career gap should not be a barrier to achieve your professional aspirations. Our Return to Work program is designed to identify and acknowledge your previous skills and experiences and help you build new ones.

You will have exclusive opportunity to dedicated 1 : 1 coaching with an expert return to work coach, personalised to your specific requirements. Your work, perspectives will be valued and recognised.

This is a supportive environment. People listen to each other, everyone delivers as a team, and you’ll feel like everyone has your back – including exec. Which creates a knock-on effect where you’ll feel happy supporting the team and your manager to build a centre of excellence.

The team has adopted a flexible approach to working. If you want to work in the office or from home, you can. You’ll be based predominantly in Leederville (although depending on projects, could be Shenton Park or Balcatta). It’s a vibrant and friendly neighbourhood with lots of cafes and places to eat. We’re only a 5-minute walk from train station, too.

And if you’re looking for purpose in your work? We can offer you plenty. Populations continue to grow. Climate change continues to affect rainfall. Your work will ensure the people of WA can continue to thrive for years to come.

What’s next?

If you are ready to return to work and actively looking for your next challenge, this could be it. Apply now and we will get in touch to have a chat.

Applications close Sunday 10th September 2023

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace :

Water Corporation is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. How we will achieve this is outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and People and Safety Strategy.

We acknowledge the different skills, experiences, and perspectives that people from diverse backgrounds including, race, ethnicity, disability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation bring to the workplace, will only strengthen our workforce.

We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is inclusive, where all our people feel that they belong, are valued, respected, and have equal access to opportunities and resources.

We encourage applications from our key priority communities – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth 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 wherever possible by offering reasonable adjustments including adjustments in our recruitment, selection, and appointment processes.”

Applicants with disability who require adjustments in the recruitment process, or alternative methods of communication, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion please visit our website