Trades Assistant

Water Corporation; City Of Canning; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Water Corporation in Australia is seeking a Trades Assistant to assist in scheduled maintenance on sewerage assets within the Mechanical and Electrical department. You will perform onsite tasks, interpret drawings, and help with inspections, assembly, and transport of tools and materials.

The role requires workshop and onsite experience, licenses such as HR and possibly high-risk licenses, with a path toward Cert III National Water Package. Applications close 25 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working in a workshop environment as well as onsite experience (Welding, Fabrication, Fitting or Machining workshop) assisting Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Electricians etc.
• Willingness or progression towards or attainment of Cert III National Water Package certificate
• Relevant High-Risk Licenses, Dogging, Vehicle Crane, Forklift.
• HR License
• Excavator and Bobcat experience would be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Receive direction and follow work instructions for components.
• Perform onsite tasks under supervision including drawing interpretation and record-keeping.
• Carry out assembly, dismantling and use of tools and equipment.
• Transport tools and materials to sites and benches.
• Support maintenance across Water Corporation assets and teams.

Skills

Workshop experience

Onsite experience

HR License

Welding/Fabrication

Drawing interpretation

Education

Cert III National Water Package

Job description

We have a permanent opportunity based in Canning Vale for a Trades Assistant. In this role you will be responsible for assisting in performing scheduled maintenance on Corporation sewerage assets within the Mechanical and Electrical department.

What the role will involve:

• Receiving direction to work on specific components and follow work instructions/processes.
• Undertaking tasks onsite under direct or indirect supervision including:
  • basic interpretation of drawings
  • carry out inspections and record information
  • perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as screwing or bolting
  • transport tools, materials and work pieces to and from sites or workbenches
  • cleaning and preparing working surfaces
• Carrying out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools, plant and equipment
• Assist in operations and maintenance across the different teams
• Assist in the maintenance of Water Corporation assets across the district

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.

Applications close 25th of October 2026

Key skills and experience:

• Relevant experience working in a workshop environment as well as onsite experience (Welding, Fabrication, Fitting or Machining workshop) assisting Boilermakers, Mechanical Fitters, Electricians etc.
• Willingness or progression towards or attainment of Cert III National Water Package certificate
• Relevant High-Risk Licenses, Dogging, Vehicle Crane, Forklift.
• HR License
• Excavator and Bobcat experience would be advantageous

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 [e-mail] or 08 9420 2000.

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