Mechanical Technical Advisor

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Join the dynamic Great Southern Region Operations Engineering team!

An exciting long term fixed term opportunity exists for an experienced person to provide operationally focussed Mechanical engineering advice for the Great Southern Region.

Primarily based in Albany, the role is responsible for providing support to Operations and our Asset branch through the provision of specialist engineering expertise. 

You will be responsible for providing advice and work to ensure the successful operation, repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of assets.

You will have demonstrated experience in the engagement and garnering of support of operators, engagement, and coordination of contractors on operational sites, providing advice, guiding corrective work, and conducting testing, data gathering, analysis and provision of technical reports which are all key functions of the role.

You also support project delivery by providing technical advice for assigned projects and may supervise contractors and small contracts.

To be successful in the role you will be able to demonstrate the values and behaviours that contribute to an achievement culture and will have a strong background of working in an operational environment.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours

• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good

• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service

• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.  

• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.   

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

Ideally, you will possess the following: 

• Engineering Degree, Tertiary qualification/ Certificate relevant to mechanical operations or operational experience with an engineering/asset focus
• Experience in Operation & Maintenance principles and processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Asset Management principles and processes
• Possesses competence in report writing.
• Ability to read and interpret multi-disciplinary drawings.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Demonstrates ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

Sound interesting? Start your application today!

Please submit a covering letter and CV that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of this role.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.  

Applications close 3rd of May 2025

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: 

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000. 

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website