Water Management

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure)

A Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) builds and maintains facilities, specialising in tasks like pipe installation, working in teams across locations.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant

A Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant aids in treating wastewater, conducts tests, and assists with equipment maintenance, requiring teamwork and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Surface Water Operator

Surface Water Operators manage water supplies, monitor levels, and assist with distribution and collection strategies as part of a team.

Avg yearly income $75,244
Skill level Beginner

Water Plant Operator Assistant

A Water Plant Operator Assistant helps treat and test water, maintains equipment, and performs various tasks, requiring teamwork and adherence to procedures.

Avg yearly income $57,200
Skill level Beginner

Water Treatment Technician

A Water Treatment Technician conducts water quality tests, applies chemicals, and uses purification equipment, requiring technical skills and teamwork.

Avg yearly income $75,400
Skill level Advanced

Water Plant Operator

A Water Plant Operator manages, treats, and tests water supplies, ensuring quality and safety while maintaining equipment and following procedures.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Wastewater Plant Operator

A Wastewater Plant Operator treats wastewater for various uses, ensuring compliance through testing, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in water management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
RII60520

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $55,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Engineering Technician Civil Designer Civil Draftsperson
Draftsperson Construction Project Manager Site Supervisor Structural Designer Structural Modeller Civil Modeller Structural Drafter Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Site Engineer Architectural Engineer Infrastructure Planner Coastal Engineer Facade Engineer Underground Service Locator Civil Construction Designer Engineering Technician
+ 17 more
RII30920

Certificate III in Civil Construction
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 36 months
$0 - $17,030
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Labourer Construction Worker Grader Operator
Pipelayer Road Construction Worker Concreter Steel Fixer Surveyor Assistant Scaffolder Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Asbestos Removalist B Class Planning and Development Surveyor
+ 9 more
CPC32420

Certificate III in Plumbing
Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
12 - 48 months
$0 - $32,285
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter
Sprinkler Fitter Pipelayer Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Roof Plumber Pool Builder
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter Sprinkler Fitter Pipelayer Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Roof Plumber Pool Builder + 5 more
NWP30222

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations
Blended, On Campus
6 - 24 months
$0 - $1,661
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Assistant
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant Surface Water Operator Water Treatment Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Assistant Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant Surface Water Operator Water Treatment Technician + 3 more
NWP30222

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Networks)
Traineeship
24 months
$8,664
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Water Plant Operator Water Networks Operator Water Plant Operator Assistant
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant Water Treatment Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Water Plant Operator Water Networks Operator Water Plant Operator Assistant Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant Water Treatment Technician + 2 more
NWP30222

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Wastewater Treatment)
Traineeship
24 months
$10,276
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant
NWP30222

Certificate III in Water Industry Operations (Water Treatment)
Traineeship
24 months
$9,873
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Water Plant Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Surface Water Operator
Water Plant Operator Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Water Plant Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Surface Water Operator Water Plant Operator Assistant + 1 more

Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
On Campus
4 years
$74,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Planning Engineer Technical Officer Infrastructure Engineer
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Civil Designer Construction Site Manager
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Planning Engineer Technical Officer Infrastructure Engineer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Civil Designer Construction Site Manager + 5 more
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