Thrive with a strong sense of purpose as you shape WA’s water future. Our diverse workplace offers endless opportunities to thrive and grow. It takes a lot of people to keep water running, maintain essential wastewater and drainage services and find innovative solutions to future-proof our state. With us, you’ll have the variety and opportunity to shape your career path across WA. The depth and breadth of our work means you can experience multiple roles and careers.

About The Role

Are you looking to become a nationally recognised Mechanical Fitter? Your future career could start right here with the Water Corporation. Based in Cunderdin, this role offers a diverse and hands‑on experience. One day, you might be carrying out planned maintenance at a wastewater treatment plant; the next, you could be repairing machinery or replacing pumps and valves. Over the course of four years, you’ll gain the skills and experience needed to become a fully qualified tradesperson, setting you up for a rewarding and secure career.

Why choose Water Corporation?

As a Mechanical apprentice, you’ll be mentored by industry leaders and gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge water technology. You’ll learn on the job while earning a competitive wage that increases annually, plus superannuation, applicable allowances and overtime. We invest in your future with fully funded accredited training and qualifications, setting you up for long‑term success. Enjoy flexible working arrangements like a 9‑day fortnight, giving you more time to do what you love outside of work. Forget FIFO! Work close to home and be back every night, enjoying the lifestyle that suits you best.

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 feel good
- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
- Generous co‑contribution superannuation scheme, up to 16% (12% standard, plus 2% employer co‑contribution matching your own 2%)
- Purchase additional leave 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 up to 5 days

Your Skills And Experience

- A WA ‘C Class’ Driver’s Licence, or actively working toward obtaining one.
- Completion of Year 12 (or Year 10 in some cases) with a desire to pursue a trade.
- A positive attitude and strong willingness to learn.
- Solid awareness of safety and commitment to working safely.
- Motivation, enthusiasm, and genuine interest in hands‑on work.
- Comfortable performing physical tasks including manual labour, precision work, and handling of dangerous goods (training provided).
- Capacity to learn and eventually perform full scope of work of a qualified tradesperson under supervision.
- Pre‑apprenticeship a bonus but not essential.

This opportunity is offered in accordance with Section 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Youth candidates (17 – 24 years of age) who meet the selection criteria for this role will be prioritised for appointment. We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 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 or . To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.

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📌 Mechanical - Apprentice (Shire of Cunderdin)
🏢 Water
📍 Shire of Cunderdin