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.
Earn while you learn, with full mentoring and supportLearn unique & technical aspects of the trade from highly skilled tradespeopleSalary is from $49,258 + Super increasing every year with the program
About The Role
If you wish to become a nationally recognised Electrical Industrial Apprentice your future career could be right here with the Water Corporation.
We have a position based in Karratha, with the opportunity to rotate to different metro sites to gain a broad range of experience throughout your apprenticeship.
You can expect variety in your work.
For example, one day you may be required to visit a wastewater treatment plant to carry out planned maintenance work.
The next, you might be repairing machinery or replacing pumps and valves.
On completion of the 4 years, you will become a qualified tradesperson.
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 hoursTwo well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel goodAccess to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of serviceGenerous co-contribution superannuation scheme, which offers up to 15.5%.
This includes an 11.5% 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
As an Electrical Industrial Apprentice, you'll receive mentoring and support from some of the best in the industry with exposure to cutting-edge water technology.
You will learn on the job and earn a great wage which increases every year reaching $89,636 plus super in your 4th year.
You'll be on the pathway to greater things with accredited training, qualifications (which we pay for) and a fantastic range of flexible working options like a 9-day fortnight.
Open the doors to a rewarding full-time career after completing your training.
With no FIFO, work in a location close to where you love to live and be home every night.
About You
You must be working towards your Driver's Licence or hold a WA 'C Class' Drivers Licence already.You've completed year 12 and don't feel like Uni is for you.A pre-apprenticeship is a huge bonus but not essential.Positive attitudes will see you do well.A strong awareness of safety.Highly motivated and enthusiastic to learn.Enjoy working with your hands – some work involves heavy manual tasks, precision work in a workshop or field environments, and some handling of dangerous goods – Don't worry, you'll get all the training you need to keep safe.As an apprentice with us, you will be expected to be able to carry out the full range of work carried out by a tradesperson, with the appropriate training and supervision.
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 11th April 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 ****** or 9420 2000.
To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website.
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