Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA) is the pinnacle organisation nationally for operational staff in the water sector.
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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 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.
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QLD Interest Day | Gympie
What a fantastic day bringing together water industry operators from across the region for a relaxed, practical and genuinely engaging WIOA Interest Day in Gympie. With close to 100 attendees,

QLD Interest Day | Gold Coast
WIOA welcomed local members and peers from across the operational water sector to a highly engaging and hands‑on Interest Day held on Wednesday, 8 April at the Kirra Hill Community

2026 Women in Water Operations VIC Breakfast
Our first official Women in Water Operations (WiWO) Breakfast was held at our 2026 VIC Water Operations Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition held in Bendigo on Wednesday 25 March, 2026.
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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