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.
- Permanent, local role in Geraldton offering real work–life balance with a 9‑day fortnight (no FIFO)
- Work on essential infrastructure with strong training, autonomy and long‑term career development
- $107,228 plus regional allowance, plus overtime.
About the role
As a Welder/Fabrication Tradesperson, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing vital water infrastructure across the Geraldton region and beyond. This is a hands‑on, field‑based position suited to a trade‑qualified welder who enjoys variety and autonomy. Rather than being tied to a workshop, you’ll travel throughout Geraldton Murchison District — working on steel water mains. Your work will involve a mix of field welding, primarily using Flux Core, and workshop‑based MIG welding as required, along with pipe repairs, leak response and preventative maintenance.
Operating from an MR truck fitted with a welder and alongside a Fire Spotter/TA, your “office” could range from coastal locations to open farmland or remote country, offering a different view and challenge each day. The role encourages teamwork, problem‑solving and self‑management, with strong support from a flexible and trusted Hiring Manager. This is an opportunity to enjoy genuine work–life balance, develop your skills, and be part of a collaborative team delivering essential services to regional communities.
Who are we?
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.
If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.
Real benefits that matter
- Options to work 9-day fortnight
- 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.
What you can expect with this role
- Carrying out predominantly field‑based welding and fabrication work, repairing and maintaining steel water mains across the Geraldton region.
- Performing Flux Core welding in the field and MIG welding in the workshop as required
- Completing pipe repairs, leak rectifications and preventative maintenance on critical water infrastructure.
- Operating from an MR truck fitted with a welder, working in partnership with a Fire Spotter/TA to deliver safe and efficient outcomes
- Travelling to varied work locations including coastal areas, farmland and remote sites, offering variety, autonomy and a different work environment each day
- Collaborating with regional teams and contractors, contributing to a trusted, self‑managed team culture with a strong focus on safety and quality outcomes
Your skills and experience
For this role, we are looking for great talent with:
- Trade‑qualified Welder/Fabricator with a Certificate III in Engineering – Heavy Fabrication (Boilermaker) and a strong understanding of welding processes
- Holds a valid MR or HR driver’s licence and relevant High Risk Work Licences
- Confident working in a predominantly field‑based environment, adapting to varied locations and conditions
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to a team, including partnering with Operators and other trades
- Strong commitment to workplace safety, with sound knowledge of WHS requirements and hazard identification
- Well‑organised, reliable and proactive, with the ability to plan work, solve problems and deliver quality outcomes
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 21 April 2026
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.
We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.
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
