At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn and develop skills in electrical fitting, mechanical, and instrumentation through hands-on experience.
- Company: Unitywater, a leading water utility in a stunning natural environment.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn, flexible work-life balance, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to your growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with a nationally recognised apprenticeship and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong interest in electrical trades, Year 12 completion or progress, and a C Class Driver's Licence.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 $ per year.
- Earn while you learn through a nationally recognised apprenticeship
- Enjoy structured rosters that support work-life balance & strong safety culture
- Work alongside experienced professionals committed to your development
- Earn while you learn through a nationally recognised apprenticeship
- Enjoy structured rosters that support work-life balance & strong safety culture
- Work alongside experienced professionals committed to your development
About the role
As an Electrical Apprentice, you will develop your skills and knowledge across Electrical Fitting, Mechanical and Instrumentation through a combination of formal training and practical, hands‑on experience.
Based at our Southern Service Centre, Morayfield Depot, you will work across the Moreton Bay Region, supporting the maintenance and operation of critical water and wastewater infrastructure.
Working alongside experienced tradespeople and leaders, you will gain valuable on‑the‑job experience while building the skills required to successfully complete your apprenticeship.
This is a 4 year apprenticeship to start as soon as possible.
Key responsibilities include
- Assisting with maintenance and minor corrective works on plant, equipment and infrastructure.
- Supporting testing, inspections and fault‑finding to ensure equipment is safe and operating effectively.
- Accurately completing timesheets, work history reports and maintenance records.
- Following workplace health and safety requirements and contributing to a strong safety culture.
- Working collaboratively with experienced tradespeople and team members across the Moreton Bay Region.
- Participating in formal training, on‑the‑job learning and development activities to successfully complete your apprenticeship.
About you
- Our One Unitywater behaviours -
- Create the Future, Care Together, and Own It
- define how we work together at Unitywater. To contribute to this, you will demonstrate the following skills and qualities for the role.
Must have
- Strong interest in electrical and instrumentation trades.
- Completion of, or progress towards, Year 12 with strong Maths and Science results.
- Strong computer skills and an eagerness to learn new technologies.
- A commitment to undertaking and completing formal apprenticeship training.
- Current C Class Driver's Licence and ability to pass a full colour vision test.
Nice to have
- Experience using hand tools.
- Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills.
- Basic time management and problem‑solving skills.
- Previous exposure to technical, trade or engineering‑related studies.
Working at Unitywater
- Flexibility: We value flexibility and support work‑life balance with hybrid and flexible working, purchased annual leave and access to floating public holidays.
- Wellbeing: We offer several initiatives to support your wellbeing, such as discounted private health insurance, salary packaging, employee assistance program, and access to retailer discounts and benefits.
- Learning and
Development: We offer a range of opportunities to feed your curiosity such as: Walk on Country experience, study assistance, access to a dedicated learning program and professional memberships.
- Diversity: We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, gender and expressions, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
We invite you to join our dedicated employee networks focused on First Nations Reconciliation, LGBTQIA+, CALD, Gender, Life Stage, Disability and Accessibility.
About us
Unitywater operates in one of Australia’s most exceptional environments in terms of natural beauty, geographical and demographic breadth.
We operate on Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal Country, proudly providing safe and reliable water to customers in Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa.
We are a water utility serving one of the fastest growing regions in the country.
We think a pretty good job starts here.
Applications close
Thursday, 22nd October 2026
For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team at *******@unitywater. com
If you would like to speak to a team member about our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please contact our Inclusion Specialist **********@unitywater. com
Unitywater respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways in which we live, work and operate, the Kabi Kabi, Jinibara and Turrbal peoples.
We honour their enduring connection to these places and their deep cultural, spiritual and environmental knowledge and stewardship over the waterways that sustain us all.
We pay our deepest respects to Elders past and present, who hold the wisdom, traditions and stories of their people.
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