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.
OUR LATEST NEWS
2025 Network Operator Development Program
The Network Operator Development Program, established in 2017, aims to identify, mentor, and develop future leaders in Victorian water network operations. It enhances operators’ knowledge, skills, and networks by exposing
2024 Team of the Year Award Winner – Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
The WIOA Team of the Year award recognises teams of employees working in any part of the water industry who have made an outstanding contribution to their workplace or community.
2024 Kwatye Award Winners – Steven Nash & Daniel Reid, Goulburn Valley Water
The award is open to WIOA individual members, to recognise an initiative involving cultural, diversity and inclusion-based activities within a project and/or community. In partnership with TRILITY, WIOA is excited
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.