Mechanical Team Leader

We have a permanent opportunity for a Team Leader – Trades Mechanical based at our Balcatta Depot within the Trades Team at Perth Region Feld Services (PRFS). In this role you will motivate, develop and lead a team in providing water & wastewater related services to customers within the Perth region. 

The role will be responsible for organising and executing planned and unplanned work activities to ensure asset availability. You will also participate with other Trades Team Leaders in our Technical Support After-Hours Roster on a rotating basis.

For a rewarding career, we’re leading the way

Fresh Water Thinking starts with leadership.

Different backgrounds. Different experiences. Different areas of expertise. It’s our diverse mix of people that makes Water Corporation such a hugely rewarding place to work. As the principal supplier of water, wastewater and drainage services across Western Australia, we offer exciting career opportunities state-wide. 

We ‘re always welcoming ambitious new job seekers who share our commitment to providing excellent customer service for West Australians.

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

• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.

• 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.

Role responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership by ensuring that all work is undertaken with safety as the highest priority

• Proactively manage employee performance and behaviours in accordance with our Code of Conduct

• Engage, motivate and inspire the team to deliver quality work in accordance with our Technical Standards and Procedures

• Manage the team’s day-to-day resource requirements & workload, prioritising competing demands in line with Service Delivery Objectives

• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of Operational Plans

• Maintain a trained and competent workforce by ensuring compulsory training and verification of competency assessments are completed and by identifying professional development and upskilling opportunities for team members

Key skills and experience

• Demonstrable leadership experience within a multi-disciplinary team

• Mechanical Trade or Engineering qualification desirable

• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or higher; Business or Administration related qualification highly desirable

• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

• C Class Driver’s Licence

Apply

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

 Applications close 26th of October 2025

 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.

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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, 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