Electrical Apprentice

Thrive with a strong sense of purpose as you shape WA's water future.

Our diverse workplace offers endless opportunities to thrive and grow. It takes a lot of people to keep water running, maintain essential wastewater and drainage services, and find innovative solutions to future-proof our state.

With us, you'll have the variety and opportunity to shape your career path across WA. The depth and breadth of our work mean you can experience multiple roles and careers.

About the role

Are you looking to become a nationally recognised Electrician? Your future career could start right here with the Water Corporation.

Based in Manjimup, this role offers diverse and hands-on experience. One day, you might be carrying out planned maintenance at a wastewater treatment plant; the next, you could be repairing machinery or replacing pumps and valves.

Over four years, you'll gain the skills and experience needed to become a fully qualified tradesperson, setting you up for a rewarding and stable career.

Why choose Water Corporation?

As an Electrical apprentice, you'll be mentored by industry leaders and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge water technology. You'll learn on the job while earning a competitive wage that increases annually, plus superannuation, allowances, and overtime

We invest in your future with fully funded accredited training and qualifications, setting you up for long-term success. Enjoy flexible working arrangements like a 9-day fortnight, giving you more time outside of work.

Forget FIFO Work close to home and be back every night, enjoying the lifestyle that suits you best.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life—millions of Western Australians rely on us daily 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 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 a 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
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days to maintain cultural connection and wellbeing.

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

Your skills and experience

For this role, we are looking for talented individuals with:

- A WA 'C Class' Driver's Licence, or actively working towards obtaining one.
- Completion of Year 12 (or Year 10 in some cases) and a desire to pursue a trade.
- A positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn.
- A solid awareness of safety and a commitment to working safely.
- Motivation, enthusiasm, and a genuine interest in hands-on work.
- Comfortable performing physical tasks, including manual labour, precision work in workshops or field environments, and handling dangerous goods (training provided for safety).
- The ability to learn and eventually perform the full scope of work expected of a qualified tradesperson, with appropriate training and supervision.
- A pre-apprenticeship is a bonus but not essential.

Interested?

Click on "Apply Online".

Please submit your resume and covering letter. You'll be asked to answer a few questions as part of your application, and we'll be in touch.

Successful candidates will complete a short online test. Details will be emailed.

This position commences in November 2025.

Applications close 31 August 2025

As part of the recruitment process, a pre-employment screening may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance, and Australian working rights check.

This opportunity is in accordance with Section 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984. Youth candidates (17–24 years) who meet the criteria will be prioritized.

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

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:

Diversity and inclusion guide us in building a workforce reflecting our community. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applicants requiring adjustments or alternative communication methods can contact recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or call 08 9420 2000.

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

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