WATER SECTOR RECRUITMENT | AUSTRALIA-WIDE

Water sector recruitment built on real industry understanding.

Telos Co helps water utilities, councils, consultancies and delivery partners recruit the people who plan, operate and deliver essential water infrastructure.

From water and wastewater engineering to operations, asset management and capital programs, we connect organisations with people who understand the work and the communities it serves.

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Looking for your next water-sector role? Browse current opportunities or register your interest with Telos Co.

Recruiting in water? Get specialist recruitment and workforce support for technical, operational, project and leadership roles.

Across Australia's water sector

We support organisations that plan, own, design, build, operate and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure, including:

  • Water utilities and bulk water authorities
  • Local and regional councils
  • Irrigation schemes and catchment organisations
  • Engineering consultancies and delivery contractors

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Roles and workforce support

We recruit across the water asset lifecycle, from specialist technical appointments to project delivery and leadership.

  • Civil, mechanical, electrical, process and asset engineering
  • Operations, maintenance and asset management
  • Project, program and capital delivery
  • Environmental, compliance and leadership roles

Support can include permanent, executive, contract, RPO and project recruitment, as well as workforce advisory.

Built through presence, not assumptions

From treatment plants and regional councils to major capital projects, we take time to understand the operating context, location and team before representing an opportunity.

Our work also spans connected asset-intensive sectors, including infrastructure, government, energy and renewables, manufacturing, and construction.

How we work on the ground

Water-sector insight for better workforce decisions

We share practical perspectives on water careers, recruitment, leadership and workforce challenges.

Utility Leaders Podcast
Conversations with people shaping essential industries.

Salary & Workforce Insight Guides
Market benchmarks to support informed career and hiring decisions.

Articles & Commentary
Ideas and practical guidance for people working across water and infrastructure.

Planning your next move in water?

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