Vacancy
Tradesperson - Water Infrastructure Projects
Overview
The Opportunity:
Waternish Engineering is looking for a skilled and motivated Tradesperson to join our growing Tasmanian team. With a strong pipeline of water infrastructure projects across the state, we’re creating this new full-time role to support current and future works.
Based in Tasmania, the role will be part of our current construction team in Hobart. You’ll work closely with our existing team members to deliver mechanical and civil water infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to grow as your skill base with a variety of work and great training opportunites.
Whilst we’d like to have you in our team for the longer term we’re open to discussing shorter term contracts of no less than 3 months to potentially better align with what you are looking for.
Requirements
Must Haves:
- Trade qualification (or relevant industry specific experience).
- White Card
- Current and valid TAS driver’s licence.
- Willingness to commit to minimum 3 month contract.
- Experience in construction and/or water infrastructure delivery.
- Background in mechanical, civil or plumbing trades.
- Ability to work as part of a crew and lead site activities when required.
- Hands-on, can-do attitude and willingness to take on responsibility.
- Understanding of safety and quality standards on construction sites.
- Willingness to travel across Tasmania based on project needs.
Desirable
- Previous experience working on TasWater (or other utility infrastructure projects)
- First Aid
- Working in Confined Space
- Working at Heights
About The Company
Why Join Waternish?
We’re expanding nationally – and Tasmania is a major part of our future. You’ll be joining a collaborative, hands-on team delivering essential infrastructure for TasWater, our key client in the region.
About Waternish
Waternish Engineering is a respected mechanical and civil contractor delivering water infrastructure projects for government and utility clients across Australia. We specialise in the design and construction of pipelines, pump stations, and water and wastewater treatment systems, with a strong focus on self-performing our works to ensure safety, quality and program outcomes.
We’ve been working in Tasmania for more than 10 years, successfully delivering over 15 projects across the state — primarily for TasWater. We’ve genuinely enjoyed our time working here, building strong relationships and delivering quality outcomes on every site.
Now, with a healthy pipeline of upcoming work, we’re establishing a permanent presence in Tasmania and growing our local business. Backed by a national team and supported by our established network of clients, suppliers and subcontractors, we’re committed to long-term investment in the state and are looking for the right people to help shape our future here.
Waternish is headquartered in Adelaide, with permanent teams in Melbourne and Canberra. We work nationally on projects ranging from $5M to $30M and pride ourselves on our practical experience, collaborative culture, and commitment to doing things the right way.
Further Information
If this sounds like you, please contact DeArne Stone (Employment Manager - SWN) on 0448 844 607 or at dearne.stone@brighton.tas.gov.au to arrange a friendly
pre-screening interview.