Welder/Fabrication Tradesperson

Regional Western Australia is full of opportunities. Considering one outside of Perth can expand your future employment opportunities and offer you a better quality of life as a Welder/ Fabrication Tradesperson at Water Corporation in a permanent position located in Merredin, Mukinbudin or surrounds!

What the role will involve.

You’re the type of Welder/Fabricator 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 working in our workshop.

With your workshop fabrication skills using a range of equipment and welding processes, you’re always looking to develop your skills, so why would you consider us? 

Maybe it’s the inclusive environment where you’re learning new skills you can immediately apply to your work.

It’s possibly because your work is recognised by your community.

You’re helping to improve the lives of families across the state, giving us and our next generations a sustainable future. 

Then again, it could be because you’ve more freedom to spend your time with family and friends, enjoying the things that are important in life. It may be the excellent pay and conditions that matter to you?

With Water Corporation, you can take advantage of the recognised industry training and a structured career pathway and pay, conditions and culture that would be difficult to match. 

Real benefits that matter

• Flexible work options such as 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
• 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.   

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

Key skills and experience:

We are seeking a Fabrication Trade qualified candidate (Cert III or above), ideally possessing strong experience in:

• Aluminium and Stainless-steel fabrication/welding.
• Fabrication of structural and piping scopes of work.

Your dedication to Occupational Health and Safety including hazard identification and well developed communication skills are essential for this position along with the following:

• Current ‘MR/HR’ drivers Licence
• Relevant High Risk Licenses
• Demonstrated experience in Fabrication and welding water pipework in the field (desirable)
• Ability to work on a standby roster
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a team to ensure operational and maintenance outcomes are achieved.

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 1^st June 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 during the recruitment process including an alternative format of the application form, 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