Water Management

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

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

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

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

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

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

Water Networks Operator

A Water Networks Operator maintains, repairs, and inspects water systems, installs meters, takes readings, and ensures water quality and compliance.

Avg yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in water management

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
52925WA

Graduate Certificate in Water Resources Engineering
Online
6 months
$5,634
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Water Resource Engineer Hydrologist Hydrogeologist
Catchment Officer
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Water Resource Engineer Hydrologist Hydrogeologist Catchment Officer + 1 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
Pipelayer Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure)
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plumber Drainer Gasfitter Pipelayer Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) + 2 more
MSS40222

Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
Blended
12 months
$4,361
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Environmental Compliance Officer
Environmental Technician Water Treatment Technician Environmental Scientist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Officer Environmental Consultant Environmental Compliance Officer Environmental Technician Water Treatment Technician Environmental Scientist + 3 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 Networks Operator Water Treatment Technician
+ 4 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 Service Technician
+ 3 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 Service Technician + 3 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 Wastewater Plant Operator Environmental Technician
Laboratory Technician Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Service Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant Wastewater Plant Operator Environmental Technician Laboratory Technician Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Service Technician + 4 more
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 Water Treatment Technician Environmental Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Water Plant Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Surface Water Operator Water Plant Operator Assistant Water Treatment Technician Environmental Technician + 3 more
CPP31218

Certificate III in Swimming Pool and Spa Service
On Campus, Online, Traineeship
18 - 24 months
$0 - $3,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Technician Water Treatment Technician
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Technician Water Treatment Technician
MSMWHS216

Operate Breathing Apparatus
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $395
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Technician Construction Worker Maintenance Technician
Firefighter Wastewater Plant Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Field Technician Construction Worker Maintenance Technician Firefighter Wastewater Plant Operator + 2 more
PUAFIR207

Operate Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit
On Campus
2 - 3 days
$0 - $750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter Firefighter Wastewater Plant Operator
Water Plant Operator Environmental Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Volunteer Firefighter Firefighter Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Environmental Technician + 2 more
PMASUP236

Operate Vehicles in the Field
On Campus
1 - 2 days
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driller Offsider Field Technician Wastewater Plant Operator
Surveyor Assistant Technical Officer Land Management Officer Maintenance Technician Field Assistant
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driller Offsider Field Technician Wastewater Plant Operator Surveyor Assistant Technical Officer Land Management Officer Maintenance Technician Field Assistant + 5 more
MSMPER205

Enter Confined Space
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 2 days
$0 - $530
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fabricator Maintenance Fitter Mechanical Fitter
Industrial Electrician Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Fabricator Maintenance Fitter Mechanical Fitter Industrial Electrician Wastewater Plant Operator Assistant + 2 more
MSMWHS217

Gas Test Atmospheres
On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$0 - $350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driller Maintenance Fitter Mechanical Technician
Work Health and Safety Officer Asbestos Removalist Machine Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Demolition Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Driller Maintenance Fitter Mechanical Technician Work Health and Safety Officer Asbestos Removalist Machine Operator Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Demolition Worker + 6 more
RIIENV301E

Conduct Atmospheric Monitoring
On Campus
1 day
$0 - $525
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Technician Field Technician Hydrographer
Hydrographic Surveyor
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Environmental Technician Field Technician Hydrographer Hydrographic Surveyor + 1 more
CPPSPS3001

Handle, Transport and Store Swimming Pool and Spa Chemicals Safely
Online
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Technician Groundskeeper Pool Builder
Park Manager Water Treatment Technician Apprentice Plumber
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pool Technician Groundskeeper Pool Builder Park Manager Water Treatment Technician Apprentice Plumber + 3 more
MSMSS00017

Use High Pressure Water Jetting Equipment
On Campus
2 days
$795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Road Maintenance Worker Mining Machine Operator
Maintenance Technician Car Detailer Equipment Operator Wastewater Plant Operator
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Civil Construction Worker Road Maintenance Worker Mining Machine Operator Maintenance Technician Car Detailer Equipment Operator Wastewater Plant Operator + 4 more
PMBWELD301

Butt Weld Polyethylene Plastic Pipelines
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pipelayer Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure)
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pipelayer Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure)
PMBWELD302

Electrofusion Weld Polyethylene Pipelines
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gasfitting Assistant Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Civil Construction Worker
Irrigation Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Gasfitting Assistant Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Civil Construction Worker Irrigation Assistant + 1 more
AHC40224

Certificate IV in Protected Horticulture
On Campus, Online
17 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Supervisor Seed Technician Irrigation Water Supervisor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Supervisor Seed Technician Irrigation Water Supervisor
NWPTRT022

Monitor and operate hypochlorite disinfection processes
On Campus
1 day
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Environmental Technician
Water Treatment Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Wastewater Plant Operator Water Plant Operator Environmental Technician Water Treatment Technician + 1 more
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