Electrical Technical Advisor

Why Albany?

Albany offers something increasingly rare. Career depth without city compromise!

Set on WA’s spectacular south coast, Albany combines meaningful infrastructure work with an exceptional quality of life.

You will enjoy shorter commutes, and a strong community feel while still working on technically complex, state‑critical assets.

Weekends can mean ocean swims, coastal hikes, world‑class fishing, wineries, or simply more time with family.

For those seeking a sea change without stepping back professionally, Albany delivers the best of both worlds.

Whether you already live regionally or are ready for a lifestyle reset, this role offers impact, stability, and balance in equal measure.

About the role

If you enjoy variety, autonomy and seeing the direct impact of your expertise, this role will keep you inspired.

Based in Albany the Technical Advisor – Electrical position offers a rare opportunity to combine hands‑on technical leadership with the lifestyle benefits of living in one of WA’s most scenic regional communities.

You will step into a role where no two days are the same, working across live operational assets, troubleshooting complex electrical issues, and shaping better outcomes for vital water and wastewater infrastructure.

You will be surrounded by experienced professionals who are generous with their knowledge, while also being trusted as a technical authority in your own right.

This is more than an office-based role. It is about being out in the field, understanding assets firsthand, and making decisions that genuinely matter.

Who are we?

At Water Corporation, everything we do supports life in Western Australia.

Millions of people rely on us every day to deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services across an immense and diverse state. When you join us, your work directly contributes to the sustainability, resilience and future of WA’s communities.

If you are motivated by purpose, technical challenge, and real-world outcomes, this is where your work has meaning.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%. 
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.   

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

What You Will Be Doing

In this influential regional role, you will act as a technical leader and trusted advisor across electrical, instrumentation and SCADA assets, including:

• Conducting field-based audits, inspections and condition assessments
• Identifying emerging faults and risks before failures occur
• Recommending cost‑effective, practical solutions to improve asset performance
• Providing a centre of expertise for electrical maintenance, repair and refurbishment
• Supporting operation and maintenance planning through informed forecasting advice
• Acting as the HV Authorised Person for the region and Electrical Nominee under Water Corporation’s electrical contractor licence
• Participating in electrical commissioning from fabrication through to site acceptance testing
• Travelling across the region to support critical infrastructure (with allowances provided)

This is a role where your judgement, experience and insight directly influence outcomes.

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone who brings strong technical capability and enjoys working independently in a regional environment, supported by a broader expert network.

You Will have:

• An Electrical Worker’s Licence (Electrician’s Licence) OR an Engineering Degree with relevant industry experience
• Substantial experience in the operation and maintenance of water or similar critical infrastructure
• Strong background in electrical installation, testing and commissioning
• Experience fault‑fin