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:
We currently have a permanent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Tradesperson available, based at the Subiaco Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of mechanical services including scheduled and unscheduled installation, testing, maintenance, fault finding, repair and commissioning of all Water Corporation’s assets at the Subiaco Wastewater Treatment Plant.
We are seeking an individual who takes ownership of their work area and can work effectively independently but also contributes to a positive team environment and safety culture.
What You Will do:
You will be responsible for the provision of mechanical services including scheduled and unscheduled (breakdown) maintenance and installation, testing, fault finding, repair and enhance reliability of Mechanical Assets within the Water and Wastewater Industry. On occasions you will provide breakdown and after hours support services.
Main Duties will involve:
- Performing scheduled and unscheduled (breakdown) maintenance in water/wastewater systems.
- Performing complex isolation and shutdowns procedures.
- Carrying out maintenance tasks and problem solving which requires application of knowledge of complex water treatment and chemical dosing systems.
- Complex problem solving of water systems, water, wastewater, and chemical dosing systems.
- Planning work and solving water industry problems.
- Planning and preparing for maintenance projects on isolated assets.
Key skills and experience:
We are seeking a mechanical trade qualified candidate, ideally possessing strong experience and ability to repair and overhaul mechanical equipment, such as pumps, gearboxes, and valves.
Your dedication to Occupational Health and Safety including hazard identification and well-developed communication skills are essential for this position along with the following:
- Mechanical Trade Certificate (Fitter/Machinist/Turner)
- Extensive experience in service and maintaining water treatment equipment.
- Experience with gas and chemical pipework, pumps, and flange management
- Relevant High-Risk Licenses
- W.A ‘C ‘Class Drivers Licence
Real benefits that matter
- 9-day fortnight work schedule (RDO)
- 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 2nd June 2026
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 during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
