Great culture, flexibility and work-life balance, with some organisational challenges - Data Analytics Engineer Icon Water Employee Review

5.0
Mar 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Icon Water has a genuinely positive and collaborative culture. The team is open, supportive, and easy to work with, which makes a big difference day-to-day. There is also a strong sense of diversity, with people from many different nationalities and backgrounds, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. Flexibility is a major highlight, along with an excellent work-life balance that is consistently respected. Compensation and overall benefits are also very competitive. Overall, it’s a great environment for professionals who value a healthy balance, good culture, and strong teamwork.

Cons

Like many organisations in this space, there is a degree of bureaucracy, and things can move slower than expected. Some processes can feel overly complex, and progress may depend on multiple layers of approval. There can also be a slightly political environment at times, and I felt there is a tendency toward centralisation, which can limit autonomy and slow down decision-making.

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5.0
May 3, 2022
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Pros

A clear vision for Canberra with support for their staff.

Cons

Still a bureaucracy with too many forms!

4.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Really good smart people who care about the work they do

Cons

Management is slow and super risk averse. Stops innovation

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