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Fabrication Apprentice - South Para

  • 500786
  • SA - Various, SA, Australia
  • SA
  • PS Diversity and Inclusn
  • People & Safety
  • Maximum Term - Full Time
  • Closing at: Feb 23 2025 - 23:55 ACDT

About the Company 

Everyday, our people help build a sustainable and healthy South Australia through reliable and trusted water services. With a commitment to zero net emissions by 2030, we are guided by environmental goals and practices as we transform the supply of water and enhance the role of water utilities in today’s community. The projects we deliver are significant in both size and impact, ensuring we plan for and meet the needs of today and future generations. 

As Australia’s second largest water business, we have been working together with South Australians for more than 165 years. Our people are encouraged to bring innovative solutions and fresh ideas to the table and given the support to bring them to life. In short, the work we do is delivering positive impacts to the lives of South Australians and the communities they live in. 

Apprenticeship Program 2025 

Diversity within our workforce is valued and continues to evolve. Our 2025 Apprenticeship Program within our specialist business unit, Maintenance, supports our efforts to build diversity and encourages anyone interested in gaining a trade qualification to apply. 

Many of our apprentices over the past decade continue to work within our business, demonstrating our support for professionals to use their skills and experience to create stable and successful careers. 

As our newly appointed Fabrication Apprentice, working with the Maintenance team at our South Para, you will achieve vital trade skills and development, while providing essential services to our community and customers. 

Your responsibilities for this opportunity include:
  • Performing on-and-off the job training and study
  • Fabrication of equipment in the warehouse and on-site
  • Manufacture and repairs to chamber covers, platforms, and tank structures
  • Working on large scale projects
  • Complete schedule maintenance on equipment
Your success in this role will come from:
  • Committed to undertaking and successfully completing a 4 year course in Cert III in Engineering Fabrication
  • Hard working and dedication to your future career, employer of choice and customers
  • Developing skills and behaviours to work with a collaborative team
  • Building your communication and customer interaction skills
  • Acquiring health, safety and environmental awareness

Benefits: 

  • Attractive and competitive salary 
  • Opportunity to develop technical knowledge and behaviour/skills 
  • Working with a company that values growth and support of its employees, customers, the wider community 
  • Contributing to the sustainability of a significant, essential public service 
  • Backed by a supportive, inclusive, and value-aligned team culture 

Further information can be found in the attached position description:  Download File Apprentice and Trainee.pdf

SA Water Apprenticeships - YouTube 

To apply you will have completed year 10 (School-based apprenticeships will also be considered). You will either have a full driver’s license, P1, P2 or be on the way to achieving your license for school based, which must be held throughout the duration of this role. 

You will be required to undergo initial and subsequent medical clearances and immunisations as relevant to your position, to ensure your safety in performing the inherent requirements of your role, including but not limited to: Hepatitis A/B, Q Fever and Flu. 

“One of our core values is *we value our people*. We are committed to be an organisation that is diverse and inclusive, where people feel safe to be their true selves. We will continue to grow the number of females, mature age and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander apprentices and support them to do their best work. We encourage people from all genders, communities, and cultural backgrounds to apply.” Chris Young General Manager Operations.

If you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Team at kristie.lewis@sawater.com.au 

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. 

Applications close 23/02/2025 

 

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