Trades Assistant

About the role

This is a permanent Trades Assistant position based in Mandurah. The role supports scheduled maintenance work on sewerage assets for the Corporation’s Mechanical and Electrical department.

About the employer

Water Corporation plays a vital role for communities across Western Australia by delivering and managing essential water services used by millions of people every day. The organisation is looking for someone who wants to contribute to work that has real value for the state.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements may be available, including working from home, a 9-day fortnight, and flexible hours.
• Employees receive two well-being days each year.
• Long service leave becomes available on a pro rata basis after 3 years of service.
• The superannuation scheme includes a 12% employer contribution, plus an additional 2% contribution when 2% salary sacrifice is chosen.
• You may buy up to 12 weeks of extra leave, or work four years on a reduced salary and take the fifth year as paid leave.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days is offered to support cultural connection and wellbeing.

Key duties

• Carry out assigned tasks on specified components and work in line with instructions and procedures.
• Perform site-based work under direct or indirect supervision.
• Interpret basic drawings where required.
• Complete inspections and accurately record findings.
• Handle assembly and dismantling activities such as bolting and screwing.
• Move tools, materials, and work pieces between sites and workbenches.
• Clean and prepare working surfaces.
• Use specialist tools, plant, and equipment to complete operation and maintenance work.
• Support operations and maintenance activities across different teams.
• Help maintain Water Corporation assets across the district.

Skills and experience

Applicants should bring workshop-based and site-based experience, ideally gained while supporting Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Electricians, or similar trades in areas such as welding, fabrication, fitting, or machining. Progress toward, or completion of, a Certificate III in the National Water Package is preferred. High-risk licences such as dogging, vehicle crane, and forklift are relevant, as is an HR licence. Experience operating excavators and bobcats would be an advantage.

Application and screening

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume that demonstrate their skills, experience, and suitability for the role. As part of recruitment, pre-employment checks may be required and can include a medical assessment, qualification verification, police clearance, and confirmation of Australian working rights.

Additional information

Applications close on 7 July 2026.

Diversity and inclusion

The employer is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the community it serves. Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The organisation also aims to provide an accessible workplace, and candidates needing adjustments or alternative communication methods during recruitment can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.