Welder Observer Trades Assistant

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.

About the role:

Regional Western Australia is full of opportunities. We currently have available a Welder Observer/Trades Assistant.

Based in Merredin, you will be reporting to the Team Leader - Civil.

You will undertake a variety of duties in a workshop environment and in the field across the district.

What the role will involve:

You’re the type of person who is comfortable working in a flexible but supportive workplace. You are flexible in your work environment and are as comfortable working on site as you are in a workshop assisting in fabrication, welding and performing scheduled maintenance on Corporation assets.

Real benefits that matter

• 9-day fortnight (RDO)
• 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
• Generous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 16%. This includes an 12% standard employer contribution, plus an additional 2% employer co-contribution that matches your own 2% contribution.
• 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
• Base Wage $80,386 + Super

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

You’re always looking to develop and expand on your skills including:

• Carrying out operation and maintenance tasks requiring use of specialist tools, plant, and equipment
• Assist in the fabrication and maintenance of Water Corporation assets across the region (solder, spot or tack weld components using appropriate welding machines)
• Perform assembly and dismantling operations, such as bolting / unbolting pipe fittings and structures
• Occasionally, you will be required to work away from home that requires overnight stay/s
• Additionally, you will ensure legislative requirements are met and manage the safety and wellbeing of the welder when working in a field environment.

Key skills and experience:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with effective communication skills.

The role involves regular manual handling tasks, and appropriate support or adjustments will be provided to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment for all candidates.

Your ability and willingness to travel, stay overnight, and work away from your usual location will be key to thriving in this role.

Your dedication to Occupational Health and Safety including hazard identification and well-developed communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this position. You have the ability to work in a close team environment.

You will also ideally possessing strong experience with:

• Experience assisting Boilermakers, Welders, Mechanical Fitters, Machinists, or other tradespeople.
• Exposure to metal fabrication work will be highly regarded.
• Basic interpretation of drawings
• Experience in pipeline cement rendering

The following are desired but not essential:

• WA ‘MR’ Class drivers’ licence
• Relevant High-Risk Licenses, including Dogging, Vehicle Crane, and Forklift
• Experience operating excavators and bobcats is advantageous but not essential

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. 

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.  

Applications close 3rd of September 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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

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