Welding Trades Assistant

Join our team of 4,000 energetic employees working across WA to supply and manage water, ultimately benefiting the lives of our communities and environment.

When our workplace spans across 2.6 million square kilometres, the career options are endless.

About the role:

Regional Western Australia is full of opportunities. Based in Northam you will be reporting to the Team Leader - Workshops.

You will undertake a variety of duties in a workshop environment and in the field across the district.

What the role will involve:

You’re the type of person who is comfortable working in a flexible but supportive workplace. You are flexible in your work environment and are as comfortable working on site as you are in a workshop assisting in fabrication, welding and performing scheduled maintenance on Corporation assets.

You’re always looking to develop and expand on your skills including:

• Carrying out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools, plant and equipment
• Assist in the fabrication and maintenance of Water Corporation assets across the region (solder, spot or tack weld components using appropriate welding machines)
• Perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as bolting / unbolting pipe fittings and structures
• Occasionally, you will be required to work away from home that requires overnight stay/s
• Additionally, you will ensure legislative requirements are met and manage the safety and wellbeing of the welder when working in a field environment.

Key skills and experience:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with effective communication skills.

The role involves regular manual handling tasks, and appropriate support or adjustments will be provided to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment for all candidates.

Your willingness to travel and undertake overnight stays and work away from home and work base will ensure your success in this role.

You will also ideally possess strong experience with:

• Experience assisting Boilermakers, Welders, Mechanical Fitters, Machinists or other tradespeople.
• Exposure to metal fabrication work will be highly regarded.
• Basic interpretation of drawings
• Experience in pipeline cement rendering

A strong commitment to safety, including hazard awareness, is key to success in this role.

• WA ‘MR’ Class drivers’ licence
• Relevant High-Risk Licenses, Dogging, Vehicle Crane, Forklift
• Excavator and Bobcat experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Sound like a match? Apply today

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

Applications close 20^th July 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.  

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, 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