Apprentice Electrician

Apprentice Electrician

• Obtain a Certificate III Electrotechnology (TAFE) - 4 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Belong, learn and grow with a team that has your back
• Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking an Apprentice Electrician to join our Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance team. This fixed term opportunity will be for a period of up to four years.

Our Company

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values.

We fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

It is this diversity of perspectives that will enable Hunter Water to meet the challenges of the future. We strive to create an inclusive environment where there is genuine equality of opportunity regardless of people's gender, age, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status. We encourage you to apply and welcome all applications.

We have embarked on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:

Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

• Additional Public Holidays, RDOs
• 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
• Paid Community Service Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
• Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

• Fitness passport
• Access to discounted health fund and health services
• Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

• 38 hour working week
• All TAFE, associated training costs and provision of all tools and equipment fully provided
• Annualised apprenticeship salary plus superannuation

The Opportunity

As the Apprentice Electrician you will will work with the Electrical and Mechanical

group's Electrical and Automation trades, as well as Engineering and

Safety staff to gain experience and training in a wide range of functions

involving Hunter Water's assets.

What you'll do:

• Electric motors including submersible pump motors
• Pump and process level control equipment
• High voltage motors, starters, and network structures
• Instrumentation equipment associated with process monitoring and control
• Pump station and Substation maintenance
• Pump and motor overhauls
• Electrical wiring of Corporation's premises such as cottages, depots and offices

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Completed Higher School Certificate (Year 12) or equivalent
• Demonstrated competence in Mathematics shown through completion of Advanced Mathematics (HSC level) or equivalent (candidates are required to provide proof of prior
  
  studies and results i.e. trial HSC results with their application)
• Class C Driver's Licence or provisional equivalent
• Construction Induction Card
• Interest in and aptitude for mechanical tasks
• Ability to work effectively within a small team
• Strong organisational skills
• Proven communication, collaboration and relationship building skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong work ethic and commitment to be productive and efficient at work
• Willing and able to work in a variety of work environments including but not limited to working in
  
  confined spaces, at heights and in environments exposed to sewer

Desirable Criteria:

• Completed Certificate II Electrotechnology
• Relevant work experience in an electrical field
• Other work experience including other casual or part time work

Application Steps:

To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria above and provide a current resume.

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Application closing date: 10th November 2025. Interested? Apply Now

Contact: Harry Sansbury Phone:

We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter.

Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.