Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

• Obtain a Certificate III Engineering - Mechanical Trade (TAFE)
• 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 Mechanical Fitter to join our 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.

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.

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

The Apprentice Fitter will work with the Electrical and Mechanical group's 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:

• Mechanical maintenance of all of Hunter Water's mechanical assets. This may include but not limited to the maintenance, repair and installation of:
• Pumps
• Valves
• Pump accessories
• Low pressure sewer
• Vacuum sewer
• Hydraulic and pneumatic control systems
• Bore field assets

• Chemical dosing units

• Use of hand tools and precision measuring equipment

• Workshop machinery including

• Lathe work
• Grinders
• Linishers
• Pedestal drills
• Hydraulic press
• Lapping and balancing
• 3D printing and engraving
• Milling
• Surface grinding
• Pressure cleaning
• Shot blasting

What you'll need to be successful:

Essential Criteria:

• Completed Higher School Certificate (Year 10) or equivalent
• 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 or individually depending on the situation
• Strong organisational skills
• Proven communication, collaboration and relationship building skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Demonstrate strong organisational 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:

• Relevant prior work experience and/or other work experience
• Other work experience including other casual or part time wor

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:12th November 2025

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.