Job Description

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Thrive with a healthy work-life balance as you shape WA’s water future.

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We offer great benefits including 9-day fortnights, and with opportunities across the state – from the Perth metro to regional WA, you'll be able to come home to your own bed after every shift. Join a team where your skills make a real impact and your contribution helps keeps communities thriving.

About the Role n

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

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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.

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

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

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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 n

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- Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on water and wastewater systems.
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- Install and maintain pumps, valves, and related components.
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- Carry out isolation and shutdown procedures.
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- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues.
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- Manage worksites and coordinate contractors.
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- Plan and prepare maintenance projects.
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- Advise operators on mechanical components to optimize processes.
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- Prioritize tasks and assist in fault identification.
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- Use SCADA and other tools to detect and troubleshoot faults.
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- Collaborate with Technical advisors on complex problems.
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About you n

You will have a Mechanical Trade Certificate (Fitter /Machinist/Turner), a valid W.A ‘C’ Driver License, and preferably HR Class driver’s license for driving to remote sites.

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

Who we are n

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state.

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If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter n

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- 9-day fortnight (RDO) roster available where you can enjoy a 3-day weekend every second week!
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- Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
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- Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
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- 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%
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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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- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.
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- Annual leave loading – an extra 17.5% pay when you use annual leave
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- Kalgoorlie Location Allowance
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Applications close 30th September 2026

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We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date

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As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which commonly include - but not limited to - a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. If you would like the full list of pre-employment screening checks prior to applying, please contact

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace: n

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 during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at or .

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

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