Water Industry

The Water industry provides essential services that are fundamental to our national prosperity and economic growth, providing water and sewerage systems to households and businesses, and irrigation water to agriculture. Roles are across a diverse range of sectors including water catchment, bulk water supply, water and sewage treatment and water and sewerage network operations.

Water IRC Chair – George Wall

“Supplying safe drinking water to our communities and the management of wastewater to protect the environment are the cornerstones of our role. Above and beyond this, the water industry is becoming even more customer focussed and is increasingly using digital technology and real-time data in managing operations. Providing more accurate and real-time information to customers allows them to monitor and better manage how they consume our services. Creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and digital skills are key qualities for the workforce ”.

Water Industry Careers

The Water industry provides vital services that are fundamental to our national prosperity and economic growth, providing water and sewerage systems to households and businesses, and irrigation water in agriculture. The industry employs over 28,000 people across its sub-sectors in water catchment supply, sewerage, drainage services and water pipeline transport.

If you possess skills such as creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, and digital skills then a career in the water industry might be for you.