Water Corporation Perth Region Field Services - Construction Delivery team have a permanent opportunity based in Canning Vale for an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Tradesperson. The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical and instrumentation installation, testing, fault finding, repair and commissioning of all Water Corporation’s assets across the Perth Metro Region and across various regional areas of our state.
We are seeking an individual who takes ownership of their work area and can work effectively independently but also contributes to a positive team environment and safety culture.
Who are we?
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
- Real flexibility with options to work from home, 9-day fortnight, flexible work hours
- 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
Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.
What the role will involve
- Installation of new Electrical switchboards, PLC’s, communication systems, Soft Starters, VSD’s, motors, cabling and associated electrical and instrumentation components in Water / Wastewater and Drainage systems.
- Undertakes isolations and shutdowns on electrical plant and equipment.
- Carry out all tasks on Electrical, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and communication systems.
- Executes advanced fault finding on Electrical, PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and communication systems.
- Complex problem solving of Water / Wastewater systems.
Key skills and experience
- Electrical Trade Certificate
- Instrumentation Certificate IV
- Construction background or experience is desirable, not essential
- High Voltage Certificate desirable, not essential
- EWP high risk license is desirable, not essential
- WA C Class Drivers Licence (HR highly regarded)
- Knowledge of Confined Space entry requirements and Working at Heights
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 Friday the 25th of July 2025
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, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at [email protected] or 08 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website
