Job Description

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

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

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About the role:

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Regional Western Australia is full of opportunities. We currently have available a Welder Observer/Trades Assistant.

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Based in Merredin, you will be reporting to the Team Leader - Civil.

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

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What the role will involve:

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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.

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Real perks that matter

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- 9-day fortnight (RDO)
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- Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
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- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
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- 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.
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- 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
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- Base Wage $80,386 + Super
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Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

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

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

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

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

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Your ability and willingness to travel, stay overnight, and work away from your usual location will be key to thriving in this role.

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Your dedication to Occupational Health and Safety including hazard identification and well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position. You have the ability to work in a close team environment.

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You will also ideally possessing strong experience with:

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- Experience assisting Boilermakers, Welders,



Mechanical Fitters, Machinists, or other tradespeople.
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- Exposure to metal fabrication work will be highly regarded.
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- Basic interpretation of drawings
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- Experience in pipeline cement rendering
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The following are desired but not essential:

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- WA 'MR' Class drivers' licence
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- Relevant High-Risk Licenses, including Dogging, Vehicle Crane, and Forklift
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- Experience operating excavators and bobcats is advantageous but not essential
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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.

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Applications close 3rd of September 2026

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Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

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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.

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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.

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

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Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.

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

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📌 Welder Observer Trades Assistant (Southern Cross)
🏢 Water
📍 Southern Cross