Apprentice Electrician

Lower Murray Water; Mildura; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn apprenticeship

Mentoring from A-Grade Electricians

Structured training and development

Health and wellbeing initiatives (EAP)

Job summary

Lower Murray Water is offering an Apprenticeship Electrician role in north-west Victoria. You’ll learn on the job, attend TAFE, and earn while you learn while helping maintain essential electrical systems across our water and wastewater services.

The program provides structured training, mentoring from experienced electricians, and a pathway to a nationally recognised trade qualification. Ideal candidates are hands-on, reliable, and eager to develop a long-term career in the water industry

Responsibilities

• Supporting maintenance teams with day-to-day operations.
• Learning to safely operate tools, machinery and vehicles.
• Attending TAFE and completing off-the-job training requirements.
• Assisting with planned and breakdown electrical maintenance activities.
• Working collaboratively with your team to complete work safely and efficiently.
• Learning about asset management, safety practices and compliance requirements.
• Participating in team discussions and continuous improvement activities.
• Committing to the successful completion of all apprenticeship training requirements.

Job description

Start Your Career in an Essential Industry

Join Lower Murray Water and begin an exciting career as an Apprentice Electrician. You'll earn while you learn, working alongside experienced A-Grade Electricians to help maintain the electrical systems that support our water and wastewater services across north-west Victoria. This is an excellent opportunity to gain a nationally recognised trade qualification while making a meaningful contribution to the community.

About the Role

Working within our Electrical Maintenance team, you'll learn the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified Electrician. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, you'll assist with planned and breakdown maintenance activities, attend TAFE and develop practical trade skills while supporting essential infrastructure across the region.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting maintenance teams with day-to-day operations.

Learning to safely operate tools, machinery and vehicles.

Attending TAFE and completing off-the-job training requirements.

Assisting with planned and breakdown electrical maintenance activities.

Working collaboratively with your team to complete work safely and efficiently.

Learning about asset management, safety practices and compliance requirements.

Participating in team discussions and continuous improvement activities.

Committing to the successful completion of all apprenticeship training requirements.

About You

You enjoy practical work, solving problems and learning new skills. You're reliable, motivated and keen to build a long-term career in a trade that supports essential services for regional communities.

A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Clear and respectful communication skills.

Basic computer and data entry skills (Microsoft 365 experience advantageous).

The ability to learn and follow safety procedures and policies.

Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

A commitment to training, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Pride in your work and accountability to your team.

Why Join Us?

At Lower Murray Water, we value diverse perspectives and support our people to grow. We offer:

Earn while you learn through a nationally recognised apprenticeship.

Ongoing mentoring from experienced A-Grade Electricians.

Structured training and professional development opportunities.

Health and wellbeing initiatives, including EAP support.

A supportive and inclusive team environment.

Opportunities to build a long-term career in the water industry.

Meaningful work supporting essential services and local communities.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're interested in this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value transferable skills, diverse perspectives and different career pathways.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. Appointment is subject to a National Criminal History Check and fit-for-work assessment.

Applications close on Sunday 22 November 2026.