Call for abstracts for our NSW Conference
Share your experiences by submitting an abstract for a paper or poster to be part of the 2025 NSW program. Abstracts due May 6th, 2025.
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Award nominations for our NSW Conference
We welcome all members to nominate themselves for our prestigious NSW awards, that will be presented at our Newcastle conference this July.
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Women in Water Operations (WiWO) Network
A national network dedicated to helping shape an industry culture that celebrates and connects women and their allies across the water sector.
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2025 Sponsorship
WIOA is now calling for Sponsors for our 2025 Conference & Exhibitions.
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Upcoming events
Our annual state-focused conferences, interest days, site tours and other Australian water industry events
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Become a Member
Join our community and become a member today! Get exclusive access to events, resources, and networking opportunities.
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Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA) is the pinnacle organisation nationally for operational staff in the water sector.

Events

Our upcoming events as well as other important events in the Australian water industry.

Competitions

WIOA takes pride in promoting excellence in water industry operations through our competitions.

Operator Programs

We offer various programs designed to enhance your skills and career growth.

Careers

The Water Industry covers a variety of job roles in operations, engineering, financial, administration and IT.

Awards

WIOA takes pride in promoting excellence in water industry operations in Australia.

Resources

Resources by operational people in the water industry to improve their efficiency, knowledge or skills.

About us

WIOA is a dynamic hub for water industry professionals  spanning operations, management, engineering, and more. We’re dedicated to elevating standards through supporting training and education, disseminating vital industry insights  through engaging networking, social and educational events.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Interest Days

Our localised Interest Days bring the water industry operations sector together on a more intimate level. Ranging in groups of 30 – 60 guests, these days consist of shared learnings via presentations, networking and building new connections, followed by a local site tour.

OUR LATEST NEWS

Member News

Call for Editorial Panel Members

We are seeking three volunteers to join the WaterWorks editorial panel. The Editorial panel oversees the production of the WaterWorks technical journal, a bi-annual publication exclusive to WIOA members. About

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Events

NSW Interest Day

Our first NSW Interest Day of 2025 was held on Thursday, 20th of March. Nearly 40 attendees joined us at the Quipolly Water Treatment Plant, where the hard work from

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Events

WA Interest Day

Our WA Interest Day was held on Tuesday 18th March, with 80 attendees (such an admirable turn out) joining us at the Barnard Park Pavilion in Busselton, with a clarity

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BECOME A WIOA MEMBER

The WIOA invites Membership from any persons carrying out the whole, or part operation and maintenance of any facet of the Water Industry. Members may be derived from the Private and Public Sector that would come under one of our three membership categories.

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