2027 Apprenticeship Program

Talison Lithium; Greenbushes; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Income protection insurance

Life Insurance for employees

Competitive parental leave policy

Salary sacrifice options for remote/hq

Performance-based incentive scheme

Job summary

Talison Lithium is offering Mechanical and Electrical Apprenticeships at the Greenbushes Lithium Operation in Western Australia, commencing January 2027. Apprentices will study Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical) or Certificate III in Electrotechnology (Electrical) while gaining on-the-job experience in maintenance and infrastructure.

The program provides hands-on experience, training through internal and external providers (including TAFE), and aims to develop skilled tradespeople with

Qualifications

• Completion of a trades pre-apprenticeship or relevant work experience in your chosen field.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to health, safety and environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Learn trade knowledge and skills relating to plant maintenance, machinery, processes and systems in your chosen field.
• Work towards completing an apprenticeship with a nationally recognised training plan (internal and external).
• Gain hands-on experience with qualified trade experts and team-based work.

Skills

Pre-apprenticeship

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & safety

Initiative

WA Driver's License

Job description

2027 Apprenticeship Program

Mechanical & Electrical

Greenbushes Lithium Operation

Applications for Talison’s Apprenticeship Program are now open!

Commencing in January 2027, Talison Lithium is once again offering both Mechanical and Electrical Apprenticeships within our Maintenance and Infrastructure Departments. We are looking for passionate, hardworking and mechanically minded applicants to join our growing team at the Greenbushes Lithium Operation.

The apprenticeships are designed to provide on the job experience whilst simultaneously giving successful candidates the opportunity to obtain a nationally recognised qualification. Mechanical Apprentices will study a Certificate III in Engineering, the required qualification for a Mechanical Tradesperson (Fitter), whilst our Electrical Apprentices will study a Certificate III in Electrotechnology, the required qualification for an Electrical Tradesperson (Electrician).

Throughout Your Apprenticeship, You Will

• Learn trade knowledge and skills relating to plant maintenance, machinery, processes and systems in your chosen field;
• Work towards completing an apprenticeship in conjunction with a nationally recognised training plan through internal and external training (i.e. TAFE);
• Work with your hands gaining actual on the job experience;
• Gain experience from a range of qualified trade experts; and
• Work as part of a team to ensure safe, continuous and environmentally responsible operations.

About The Candidate

• Completion of a trades pre-apprenticeship or relevant work experience in your chosen field;
• A willingness to contribute toward the success of your team while supporting a positive team culture;
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills;
• A strong work ethic with a commitment to health, safety and environmental work practices;
• Motivation to achieve personal goals and objectives, including study and course work;
• The ability to follow direction, while showing initiative and searching for improvement opportunities; and
• Hold (or be working towards holding) a W.A. driver's license.

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment;
• Income protection insurance;
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees;
• Competitive parental leave policy;
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation; and
• Participation in site performance-based incentive scheme.

About Talison Lithium

Here at Talison Lithium, we strongly encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work and life experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance that our employees enjoy. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.