diff --git a/mysql-operator/templates/02-rbac.yaml b/mysql-operator/templates/02-rbac.yaml
index 7ce9d85eb..f23fc67a8 100644
--- a/mysql-operator/templates/02-rbac.yaml
+++ b/mysql-operator/templates/02-rbac.yaml
@@ -31,7 +31,9 @@ rules:
 
   - apiGroups: [""]
     resources: ["secrets"]
-    verbs: ["create"]
+    verbs:
+    - create
+    - get
 
   - apiGroups: [""]
     resources: