Mechanical - Mechanical Tradesperson

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

Imagine building on your existing skills while stepping into a new and dynamic industry. Sounds worth considering, doesn’t it?

As a Mechanical Tradesperson, you will be responsible for installing, testing, and carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance on a range of pumps, valves, and piping systems across our plants systems that deliver water to homes throughout the region.

The work is varied and will keep you challenged and engaged.

You will use your fitting expertise to operate tackling complex issues within our water and wastewater networks.

Whether working independently or alongside supportive colleagues, this is your opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact.

Key Accountabilities: Conveyance and Service Delivery

• Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on water and wastewater systems.
• Install and maintain pumps, valves, and related components.
• Carry out isolation and shutdown procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Supervise and mentor team members, including apprentices.
• Manage worksites and coordinate contractors.
• Provide on-the-job training and technical advice.
• Plan and prepare maintenance projects.
• Advise operators on mechanical components to optimize processes.
• Prioritize tasks and assist in fault identification.
• Use SCADA and other tools to detect and troubleshoot faults.
• Collaborate with engineers on complex problems.

About you

You’ll have a Mechanical Trade Certificate (Fitter /Machinist/Turner) and a W.A ‘C’ & MR Class driver’s license for driving to remote sites.

You’ll also have High Risk Licences, such as LF, EWP, DG, or CV.

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.

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 9th December 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