Apprentice Electrician (48 months)

Lower Murray Water; Mildura; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from experienced Electrician

Structured training and development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Long-term career in water industry

Job summary

Lower Murray Water is recruiting for a Limited Tenure Apprenticeship (48 months) in Mildura, Victoria. You’ll join our Electrical Maintenance team to learn how to become a qualified Electrician, under the guidance of experienced mentors, while supporting essential infrastructure across the region.

You’ll attend TAFE, gain hands-on trade skills, and contribute to planned and breakdown maintenance, asset care, safety compliance and continuous improvement with your team throughout the

Qualifications

• Interested in becoming a qualified Electrician.
• Willing to learn and follow safety procedures.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned and breakdown electrical maintenance.
• Learn to safely operate tools, machinery and vehicles.
• Attend TAFE and complete off-the-job training requirements.
• Work with the maintenance team to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

Skills

Interest in Electrician

Willingness to learn

Strong work ethic

Job description

17h ago , from Lower Murray Urban and Rural Water Corporation

Limited Tenure Apprenticeship (48 months)LocationMildura, VictoriaApplications close5pm, 22 November 2026Mandatory/key requirements

Driver’s license

Criminal background check

Confirmation of fitness for work

SalaryNational Apprentice wage

Employment type

Limited Tenure Apprenticeship (48 months)LocationMildura, VictoriaApplications close5pm, 22 November 2026Mandatory/key requirements

Driver’s license

Criminal background check

Confirmation of fitness for work

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.

What you’ll bring:

• A genuine interest in becoming a qualified Electrician.
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Clear and respectful communication skills.
• Basic computer and data entry skills (experience with Microsoft 365 is advantageous).
• The ability to learn and follow safety procedures and policies.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to training, development 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:

• arn 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 and 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.

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