Electrical Dual Tradesperson

"Shenton Park depot
Employee benefits
$110,860 + Super

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.



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.

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Instrumentation Tradesperson with a strong safety mindset and attention to detail, based at our Shenton Park depot.


The ideal candidate will have:

Proven EI experience, preferably in remote operations
Ability to work independently and make safety-critical decisions
High focus on quality assurance to meet water safety standards
Resilience to work in challenging environments (e.g. vandalism, bushfires)
Our assets are located in remote metro areas, requiring a proactive and safety-conscious approach to protect infrastructure and public health.


Why work with us?

Diverse Opportunities: See where your career can take you with stable and meaningful employment at Water Corporation.

Career with Purpose: Join an area that’s growing, future-focused, and proud of its collaborative, can-do attitude.


What you can expect with this role

Keep Systems Running Smoothly. Perform both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while installing essential electrical and instrumentation components.

High Voltage Expertise. Carry out High Voltage switching when needed, ensuring operational efficiency.

Master Advanced Systems. Work on PLC, SCADA, Instrumentation, and communication systems with confidence.

Lead Mentor. Supervise, support, and help develop team members to strengthen overall expertise.

Problem-Solving at Its Best. Plan tasks effectively while tackling water operational challenges head-on.

Grow Your Skills. Stay ahead with all necessary training to enhance your knowledge and capabilities.


For this role, we are looking for great talent with:

Certified Electrical Expertise. Hold an Electrical Dual Trade Certificate with a specialisation in Instrumentation.

Cabling Accreditation. Maintain an ACMA restricted cabling registration where required.

High Voltage Authority. Competent and authorised to perform HV switching when necessary.


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.


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 7th August 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 recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 08 9420 2000.

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


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