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/ Fabricator Tradesperson at Water Corporation in a permanent position located in Mukinbudin .

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 in a workshop. With your civil background and fabrication skills using a range of equipment and welding processes, you're always looking to develop your skills, and would also complete further qualifications. So why would you consider us?

Maybe it's the inclusive environment where you're using your skills in your everyday work, working on steel watermain pipelines. 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.

Key skills and experience:

We are seeking a Fabrication Trade qualified candidate, 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.

Real benefits that matter.

At Water Corporation, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace. Our community is made up of committed and energetic individuals who prioritise a healthy work-life balance and embrace a diverse and vibrant culture. Recognizing the significance of spending quality time with family, friends, and personal pursuits, we emphasize flexibility as a means to unlock our employees' full potential. As part of our commitment, we offer a range of valuable benefits such as:

·Work your full-time hours over 9 days and enjoy an RDO every fortnight

·Annual leave loading of 17.5%.

·Work for a company that advocates for mental health and wellbeing with two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good, no questions asked, we understand the importance of switching off and recharging every now and then.

·Enjoy a paid day off on Christmas Eve without impacting your leave balance Having this day off enables people to fully embrace the magic and meaning of the holiday season

·After 3 years of continuous service, you may access your Long Service leave pro-rata.

·In addition to the base requirement, Water Corporation will make an additional 2% super contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2% of your salary to super.

·Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks

·Housing rental subsidies to assist you with you cost of living.

·Plus many more

About the town:

Mukinbudin is a small town in the north eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, approximately 298 kilometres east of Perth and 80 kilometres north of Merredin near Lake Campion.

The area was initially settled by pastoralists in the 1870s, who took up large leases for sheep farming. The district is famous for its wheat and sheep farming, wildflowers, and massive granite rock formations.

Mukinbudin has produced several notable individuals, including AFL footballers Mark Seaby and Rowan Jones

Overall, Mukinbudin is an enthusiastic and progressive community with a strong sense of pride and community spirit. It continues to grow, attracting new residents and businesses to the area

Interested? Submit your application today
Please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Applications close: 10th June 2024

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

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.

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.