Mechanical Tradesperson

Discover the role for you while shaping WAs water future.

Everyone deserves access to safe water and were all about providing consistent and reliable water services to our customers. Whether youre out in the field repairing a fault or making important decisions in our operations centre a career in our operations team is dynamic challenging and rewarding.

• Permanent position based in Broome with relocation assistance available
• Subsidised housing and air conditioning allowance available
• Trade Level 4 Base Wage: $107228 Location Allowance Super (competitive salary package of up to $140000 per annum subject to allowance eligibility)

About the role

Broome offers a unique lifestyle on the stunning Kimberley coast. Youll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere vibrant culture and access to breathtaking natural attractions like Cable Beach and Roebuck Bay. With quality schools healthcare services and a welcoming community Broome combines career opportunities with an adventurous coastal lifestyle. While the climate is warm year-round subsidised housing and allowances make living comfortable and rewarding.

As a Mechanical Tradesperson youll play a key role in maintaining and installing components for water and wastewater systems across our plants ensuring reliable water services to homes throughout the region. This is a hands-on varied role that will keep you challenged and engaged every day.

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 youre driven to make a meaningful contribution youve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• 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 with full long service after 7 years
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme which offers up to 14%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• 5 weeks of annual leave with 17.5% loading working in the North West Region
• 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

• Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on water and wastewater systems.
• Install and maintain pumps valves and related components.
• Carry out isolation and shutdown procedures.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Supervise and mentor team members including apprentices.
• Manage worksites and coordinate contractors.
• Provide on-the-job training and technical advice.
• Plan and prepare maintenance projects.
• Advise operators on mechanical components to optimize processes.
• Prioritize tasks and assist in fault identification.
• Use SCADA and other tools to detect and troubleshoot faults.
• Collaborate with engineers on complex problems.

Your skills and experience

For this role we are looking for great talent with:

• Mechanical Trade Certificate plus relevant high-risk licences (e.g. confined space working at heights SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)
• HR licence / HIAB ticket highly regarded
• Extensive experience in operating and maintaining:
• Chemical dosing/water treatment plants
• Wastewater and water pumping stations
• Diesel generators/engines
• Ideally trained and competent in chemical handling/operations (chlorine caustic soda fluoride)

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 27^th January 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 or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process can contact a Recruitment Officer at or.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement please visit our website