Mechanical Tradesperson

Water Corporation; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus annual leave

Travel days for holidays

Flexible work hours

Well-being days

Long service leave

Superannuation contributions

Additional leave options

Cultural leave

Annual leave loading

Air conditioning subsidy

Job summary

Water Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Tradesperson to maintain and install components for water and wastewater systems across our plants in the Broome region. This hands-on role offers varied challenges and opportunities to ensure reliable water services to homes.

Applicants should hold a Mechanical Trade Certificate with high-risk licences, and have experience with pumps, valves, and diesel engines. SCADA familiarity is a plus. The role includes on-call duties and mentoring apprentices.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade certification and relevant high-risk licences required.
• HR licence/HIAB considered advantageous.
• Experience with pumps, valves, water treatment, and diesel engines preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical trades

High-risk licences

HR licence

HIAB ticket

SCADA familiarity

Education

Mechanical Trade Certificate

Tools

Pumps & valves maintenance

Diesel generators

Job description

About the role

Broome offers a unique lifestyle on the stunning Kimberley coast. You’ll 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, you’ll 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 we are

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

• A bonus 38 hours’ annual leave per year after 12 months of continuous service in the North West Region, in addition to the standard 4 weeks (152 hours) of annual leave
• Additional annual leave for travel days to support time off for travel (total hours/days depended on eligible town)
• Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• 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.
• Annual leave loading - an extra 17.5% when you use your annual leave
• Air conditioning subsidy

What the role will involve

• 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.
• Participate in a 24/7 on call/standby roster.

About you

• 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)

Applications close 15th November 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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

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

Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.

As part of the recruitment process you may be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.